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The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 July 2025 source ↗
Twice I should have died in car accidents when both my cars were written off. I was completely unhurt; the cello was completely unhurt, too. A complete miracle.
When a pal grabbed hold of me as I fell into an unbanistered stairwell at a rave. Would have been curtains, but for his sharp reaction.
My recent battle with cancer.
I had some gynaecological issues that were very sudden, about 18 months ago, and felt that I might be dying. I wasn’t but it was quite serious.
At university, I worked at a hotel in housekeeping. We saw so many weird things in people’s rooms. Guests would leave sex and party stuff behind!
Apart from stuff on social media, an ex-partner telling me I’m unlovable.
Passionate, loving, driven.
Victoria Rose, a British surgeon operating on children in Gaza.
Cancel culture: getting stuck on the discourse rather than looking at the system.
The Great Gatsby.
Siobhán McSweeney, Jack Davenport, Nuala McGovern, Jon Sopel, Mark Steel, Gemma Chan
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