Sara Cox
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The ability to walk in high heels.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2019 source ↗
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 July 2016 source ↗
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To see a united Labour party.
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Now, by far. Old enough to know time’s short, young enough to use it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 July 2016 source ↗
Dylan’s I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight.
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I cook a mean dal.
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