Nicola Walker
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Like you are standing with an army.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2017 source ↗
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Safe, strong and smiley.
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Niamh Cusack
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A longed-for, familiar shore at sunset.
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Warmth and security.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 May 2021 source ↗
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View profile →Becoming a mum quashed so many demons within me, and gave me confidence and a sense of calm.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗
The Spice Girls – Mel B, Geri and Emma – who wanted to mark our 20th anniversary, and the fans. It was not something I felt comfortable doing.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗
My little girl. I often get visits just for a cuddle.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗
Working in a chip shop when I was 16. I gave my friends massive portions, but the smell was gross.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗
Holidays. In the Spice Girls, we found ourselves with quite a few quid, so it was lovely to hire a big house in the Caribbean and have friends and family over.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗
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