Eleanor Tomlinson
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A few of my exes.
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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.
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Ice-T
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To be born independently wealthy.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 November 2015 source ↗
I would not leave my teenage children to follow an unworthy love. It lasted a month and scarred the family for ever.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗
I’m not thrilled with my lack of commitment to feminism in my 20s.
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Two days as a labourer in my 15th summer.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 August 2018 source ↗
As a complex and brilliant man.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 August 2018 source ↗
My collection of paintings. I have some by William Burroughs.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 August 2018 source ↗
I’ve been in six car accidents – none of them while I was driving.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 August 2018 source ↗
Relapsing. I usually spend eight, nine, 10 months sober, then I’ll spend a day relapsing and I get disappointed. But it never lasts too long. I get back up and try again.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 August 2018 source ↗
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