Dominic Cooper
English actor
To Ms Dooley, for failing my maths GCSE several times over.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2017 source ↗
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The trans community because I didn’t use the correct words, but I’ve learned from my mistake.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 December 2018 source ↗
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Max Whitlock
English artistic gymnast
My coach, Scott Hann, for all the stress before competitions.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 October 2016 source ↗
Jake Shears
Singer and songwriter; co-lead vocalist of Scissor Sisters
To the Scissor Sisters. Back in the day, I could be an absolute monster; I was a real asshole.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 July 2021 source ↗
My kids. I think if you don’t want to say sorry to your kids you’ve been an appalling parent.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗
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View profile →Falling down a mine shaft in New Mexico while filming.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 December 2018 source ↗
Waking people up.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 December 2018 source ↗
A warm blanket.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 December 2018 source ↗
I wouldn’t have taken that meeting [with Weinstein in 1997].
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 December 2018 source ↗
A mortician – I worked in a funeral home when I was 14.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 December 2018 source ↗
When I was 15, I conned my way into an office job at a company that represented makers of breast implants. The manager had a wart on the end of her tongue that she’d push against her teeth, making a very specific sound.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 December 2018 source ↗
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