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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
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The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2017 source ↗
I bought a Mercedes convertible brand new in 2016 and I’ve only done 4,000 miles. I love cars – if I’m going to blow it, it’ll be on a sports car. I already have my eyes on the next one – I’ll get Simon Cowell to buy it.
Art: a James McQueen piece that says, “It’s all shits and giggles until someone giggles and shits.” It’s in our bathroom.
I saw a very expensive painting by a wonderful American painter called Charles Burchfield. I really loved it – it hit me in the solar plexus – and I thought if I did three extra concerts on tour, I might be able to afford it. And I did.
A Vivienne Westwood & Burberry two-piece suit I bought for a press night. At the time I was: “Yeah, of course I’m going to be a 30-inch waist for the rest of my life.” Now the trousers don’t fit.
Eden Hazard, a true sportsman.
I was invited to Sharon Tate’s house the night she was murdered. I declined the invite due to jetlag.
Not photographing Marilyn Monroe.
I cry about 10 times a week. I’m a real softy.
Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone.
A jazz drummer.
Adam Clayton, Adeel Akhtar, Alex Jones, Alex Lawther, Alison Moyet, Alison Steadman
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