Simon Mayo
English radio presenter and author
Kindness, security, being at home.
What does love feel like?
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What is the worst job you have done?
Craft & work
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What most recently made you cry?
Identity & self
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Craft & work
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Daily life
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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How close have you come to death?
Death & what remains
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Strength, comfort, joy and passion.
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Whole, full, lifted.
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