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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In elementary school: I opened my lunchbox and it was empty. I was devastated.
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Martin Freeman
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“I don’t love you.”
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 January 2019 source ↗
Julie Andrews
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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.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗
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View profile →I don’t have anything that I want to change. I’m sure I did in the past but I can’t recall, which means it wasn’t that big a deal.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 January 2022 source ↗
Tidying fanatic.
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Housewife and mother of three, which I am now.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 January 2022 source ↗
Warm and fuzzy.
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It’s still a work in progress, but I would have to say, organising the world. With all the KonMari consultants around the world, and those that read my books or watched the Netflix shows, we are definitely making a difference.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 January 2022 source ↗
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