Julian Sands
British actor
Being exquisitely alive.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 May 2020 source ↗
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It’s just this warm whoosh that goes through you and starts just below the navel area, the pit of your tum.
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Ian McEwan
British novelist and screenwriter
Exhilarating. I’ve been extremely lucky in that the person I love, Annalena, happens to be my wife.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 August 2018 source ↗
Billy Porter
American actor and singer
I’m trying to figure out how to receive unconditional love. That’s hard to do when you’ve never really had it, so I’m trying to navigate that.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2021 source ↗
Warm and embracing.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 October 2024 source ↗
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View profile →I’m incredibly patient with a lot of stuff, but incredibly impatient with other things. I deplore the impatient side.
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When my son got into art school.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
“Everyone hates you.” (My manager, a long time ago.)
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
I have a hard time with people who are manipulative.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
Having a few songs that outlive you is a nice way to be remembered.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
If I’m ever out of line, I’m very quick to apologise and try to make amends.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
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