Ruth Jones
Welsh actress, producer, and writer
The Guardian’s review of my book.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 November 2018 source ↗
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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Losing my singing voice. I had to have an operation and unfortunately it was not successful. I’ve not been able to sing since.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗
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Jessica Brown Findlay
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Spending over half my life under Tory rule.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 March 2021 source ↗
That money doesn’t buy happiness.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2024 source ↗
I had an opportunity many years ago to move to America and be given a daytime TV show. The kids were quite young and I decided not to, but looking back I wish I had done it.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗
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Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗
A cure for arthritis.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗
In London. When Blake [Edwards, her husband since 1969] made me laugh so much I wept. Blake says I slept with a smile.
Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2008 source ↗
I saw a very expensive painting by a wonderful American painter called Charles Burchfield. I really loved it – it hit me in the solar plexus – and I thought if I did three extra concerts on tour, I might be able to afford it. And I did.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗
Something triumphant, I couldn’t tell you what but something vibrant and joyous.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗
I interrupt too much.
Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2008 source ↗
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