June Brown
English actress and author
Childhood, up until the age of seven, when my sister died.
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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The early family skiing holidays – before I’d broken an ankle and Gerald had torn a ligament – were just wonderful.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 May 2023 source ↗
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Annie Lennox
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When my daughters were delivered safely.
Vicky McClure
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Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.
Recently, as people began to understand what I am trying to do in my painting.
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If my children remember me as fondly as I remember my mum, that would be a treat.
Minding not being liked.
The amazing women standing up against the Taliban.
Mental cruelty.
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