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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗
The public mistakes I’ve made. Most recently, I tried to light an e-cigarette on an aeroplane and was told to put it out. I completely forgot I was on a plane. I’d had, like, three drinks, but it only takes three. I stopped as soon as I got off and I got straight back into my programme, because that’s what I do.
My surname. You have no idea how many versions I’ve read and heard. It was especially irritating during my Abba years. You can imagine someone calling our hotel and saying: “I’d like to speak to one of the guys in Abba.” Who do you think the receptionist called, Andersson or Ulvaeus?
All of my hairstyles from the age of 16 to 25.
I would have tried to meet Lou Reed backstage. I went to see him for years, and never tried to meet him. Eventually we met at award shows and did become friends.
Paul Irons, the deputy head at my school, Fernwood comprehensive. He was an inspiration, and still is.
Definitely a Carpenters track.
Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.
To my teachers, for not paying attention.
Adrian Edmondson, Adrian Scarborough, Aidan Gillen, Alison Steadman, Ann Dowd, Beverley Knight
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