Kevin Rowland
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On stage – the Old Vic in 1981 and Glastonbury last year.
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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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When my kids were young enough for me to carry them both, one on each hip. I miss walking in the door and them flinging themselves at me.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
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Nadiya Hussain
British television chef, baker and author
My children’s births, and when I won the Bake Off.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗
The first time I stood on top of the hill that I now live on, in 2007.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗
Johanna Konta
British tennis player
When I was a young girl in Sydney, I used to go running with my dad. I would wake him up at the crack of dawn and we had this route to the top of a golf course – we’d usually make it there for sunrise.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 June 2018 source ↗
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View profile →I decided I wanted a red convertible Jaguar, because I thought I would look the bee’s knees in it. The first time I drove it with the top down, it scared the shit out of me. After that, I only bought “mom” cars.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
I read too much science fiction to mess with anything. I’d be terrified that, by changing something, my kids wouldn’t be mine.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
A cafeteria in Glasgow where the manager was horrible. I walked out and got a great job in a betting shop.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
That I never found a way to stay in a relationship long term. I always feel trapped.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
When I started out, people thought I was going to be a flash in the pan, but I’m still working.
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