George Michael
English singer-songwriter
When I'm in love.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 August 2014 source ↗
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Pleasure is a glass of champagne, happiness is when you are living your values. I get up each morning and I’m excited by the day, and I have good health. This is the happiest that I’ve ever been.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
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Robson Green
British actor
When I landed the role in Soldier Soldier. I thought, “Oh my goodness, I’m going to be doing something that makes me happy, I’m doing it abroad and they’re going to pay me.” I was 26.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 January 2019 source ↗
Mel Giedroyc
British actress and comedian
Yesterday: sun-lounger, back garden, cup of tea, radio on.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 August 2015 source ↗
Benjamin Zephaniah
British poet and author
In 1985, in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, sitting on the veranda with my grandmother, people-watching, and listening to poetry and local gossip.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 October 2011 source ↗
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In the Sultan of Brunei’s will.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
Impatience. My dad said I was born in a hurry.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
To have been one of the people who brought hypnotherapy to the world.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
The most intensive and beautiful golden sunlight. It’s the strongest force in the universe.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
People mistaking my kindness for weakness and stealing from me.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
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