Clive Myrie
British journalist, newsreader, and presenter
A tennis player.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2024 source ↗
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A writer, I’m sorry to say. Boring, I know, but true.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2020 source ↗
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John Malkovich
American actor
A baseball pitcher.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 March 2018 source ↗
Kate Mosse
English writer
First I wanted to be in the circus, then a tap dancer, then prime minister. I have failed at all three.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗
Edward Fox
British actor
To be able to play the piano like Artur Schnabel.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2017 source ↗
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View profile →I’m pretty happy right now, although the plague is a problem. I got the virus early, and was unwell for two and a half weeks. I was spared the worst symptoms; I realise more strongly every day that I’m one of the very lucky ones.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2020 source ↗
Watching Sooni Taraporevala’s film Yeh Ballet on Netflix. It took me back to Bombay – a surprisingly powerful burst of nostalgic emotion.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2020 source ↗
Nineteen books. Twenty next year…
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2020 source ↗
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