Andrew O'Hagan: What does love feel like?

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Recorded Andrew O'Hagan said elsewhere, not written here

Like getting out of the right side of the bed every morning, even when you don’t.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

Others on this question

Sofia Helin Swedish actress

Warm and bubbly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 September 2020 source ↗

Ann Dowd American actress

It feels like all is possible.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 January 2022 source ↗

Bertie Carvel British actor

A continuous in-breath.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 October 2021 source ↗

It feels like somebody giving you the keys to unlocking who you really are.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗

Most days, I wanted to be Albrecht in the classical ballet Giselle, dancing until I dropped dead.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

As a good friend.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

For world capitalism to grind to a halt.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

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