James Dyson
British inventor and businessman
Creating jobs and opportunities for thousands of people.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 December 2021 source ↗
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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I cook a mean dal.
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Lil Nas X
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I feel like it’s always what I’m about to do.
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John Simm
English musician and actor
Professionally, becoming a relative success in a job that I love; and personally, helping to raise two wonderful children.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 March 2023 source ↗
Donny Osmond
American singer, dancer, actor, television host
Eight grandchildren, five sons and my one wife.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 July 2016 source ↗
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A halter for global mega companies, and the return of community. Throw in an ironing board that does the ironing and a floor that self-cleans.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 July 2016 source ↗
I’d be born a man and have a wife to run the house.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 July 2016 source ↗
Unfinished songs.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 July 2016 source ↗
Dylan’s I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 July 2016 source ↗
President Jimmy Carter, for his single-handedness in working to eradicate the guinea worm.
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