Laura Mvula
English singer
My debut album.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 August 2014 source ↗
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Creating jobs and opportunities for thousands of people.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 December 2021 source ↗
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Jim Kerr
Scottish singer and songwriter
That’s easy. I’ve consistently punched above my weight.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2022 source ↗
David Harewood
British actor and presenter
I’ve helped create a path for young black actors. When I go to swanky Hollywood dos, it’s great to see more and more young black British faces. I can remember a time when I was the only one there.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗
John Lewis
U.S. Representative from Georgia, 1987–2020; Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee 1963–1966
Participating in a transformative movement that advocated human dignity and changed America forever.
Recorded Vanity Fair, Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 6 December 2019 source ↗
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I had no idea whatsoever, and nor did anyone else. I thought I’d go to art school and see whether I liked it – and of course I did, and stayed.
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David Hockney, because he’s so experimental and creative. He continually reinvents himself in a really delightful way.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 December 2021 source ↗
Changing the way young engineers are educated through the Dyson Institute, and fostering creativity and innovation through our foundation.
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An overwhelming sensation of caring and passion.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 December 2021 source ↗
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