I’ve been lugging around Doris Lessing’s books, which I have yet to read.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 March 2024 source ↗
Which book are you ashamed not to have read?
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Absolutely none. I’ve had three run-ups at Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and I conclude it must be boring because I’ve never finished it.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
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View all 32 →I’m not really ashamed, but I haven’t read Lord of the Rings.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 September 2023 source ↗
None. I’m not ashamed. I’m dyslexic so I don’t read a lot of books.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗
I never finished The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗
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View profile →Big. Funny. Man.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
As someone who was kind.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
My wife, just in case I’ve done something wrong.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
Like becoming warm after you’ve been cold.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
Every morning when I go into our three-year-old’s room. He’s so happy to see you, it’s a moment of heaven.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
To be here in this one moment.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
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