Marian Keyes
Irish writer
The people I worked with when I was in the final two years of my drinking.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 January 2021 source ↗
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To my children, because their mum and dad’s relationship failed, and I know that has caused them great sadness.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗
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View all 209 →Mum, because I never really knew how to cope with her alcoholism.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2025 source ↗
Adjoa Andoh
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My dad’s parents in Ghana, for not spending more time with them.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 September 2021 source ↗
David Gandy
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I pulled a chair away from a girl who was just about to sit down on our second day of primary school. She farted when she hit the floor and everyone laughed.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2020 source ↗
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Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗
Falling off the stage in the third preview of Macbeth at the RSC.
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A little more spiritual enlightenment.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗
Now. I am father to Albert, seven, and Esme, six. I’ve never experienced happiness as complete as caring for them.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗
During my severe clinical depression in 2016. I was at Piccadilly station in Manchester and a train was coming.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗
I think I’ve only really experienced it on a parental level, and it feels like the rhythm of nature.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗
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