Chiwetel Ejiofor
English actor
As an optimist.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2024 source ↗
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I’d like a manoeuvre called after me, in the way Heimlich has.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗
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Alice Eve
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With daily rituals across the world.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 April 2020 source ↗
Michael Stipe
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As kind, unafraid and boldly vulnerable – and immensely talented, like, mega supernova level. And super hot. And tall. With great skin.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2020 source ↗
She was surprisingly good at the harpsichord.
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The day I had to stop playing football five years ago. I realised I couldn’t hack it any more.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗
Lack of self-doubt.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗
Sharper knives.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗
My dog wanting to go out for a wee.
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I have become progressively happier as I’ve got older. It’s to do with not striving as much.
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