When I changed the toner cartridge in my printer all on my own – that was a day of pure euphoria.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 August 2025 source ↗
When were you happiest?
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Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Values & belief
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As a child, discovering there was a wonderful thing called countryside.
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Sofia Coppola
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Driving my convertible over the Bay Bridge when I was 18, listening to Thinking of You by Sister Sledge.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2023 source ↗
Jake Bugg
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When my album went to No 1.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2013 source ↗
Richard Osman
English TV presenter and writer
Probably when Fulham beat Juventus 4-1 in the Europa League.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗
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