Peter Capaldi: What keeps you awake at night?

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Recorded Peter Capaldi said elsewhere, not written here

Our ancient cat miaowing, because it’s got dementia.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Others on this question

Fatima Bhutto Pakistani writer

That to-do list I am supposed to get through but can’t summon the energy for in these weird, distracted times.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 February 2021 source ↗

Madhur Jaffrey Actress, cook, and TV host

Unfinished work and caffeine.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 February 2021 source ↗

Yayoi Kusama Japanese artist

I am an insomniac, so I often draw and write at night.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 May 2016 source ↗

Kate Mosse English writer

Thinking about all the things I have failed to do during the day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

Johnny Cash’s version of Danny Boy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Death is always close.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

I have been pretty terrible in quite a lot of terrible things.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

I am always disappointed when I see myself on the screen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

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