Robert Carlyle: What does love feel like? — FLAPSS

What does love feel like?

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Recorded Robert Carlyle said elsewhere, not written here

Like safety, that you've got everything covered; no stress, no fear.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 February 2008 source ↗

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Like a true connection – if you are away, you feel an aching, and when you’re together, you feel complete.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2022 source ↗

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Relief and an achy feeling in your cheeks from smiling.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2024 source ↗

Jenna Coleman English actress

Whole, full, lifted.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗

Rory Kinnear English actor

Finding your place.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2017 source ↗

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I was on a plane in India and I thought it was going to crash. It was an old, rickety thing. It was pre-children - I wouldn't do it now.

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Question Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? Money & investment

My wedding. It was at Skibo Castle long before Madonna or any of those people went there.

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Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? Failure & regret

To John, a really close friend who died last year. I'd love to see him one more time and say, 'Look, I'm sorry I wasn't around enough during your life.'

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Question What song would you like played at your funeral? Death & what remains

Something by Nick Drake.

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Question What is the worst job you have done? Craft & work

The worst was as a butcher, aged 17.

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Becoming an actor at all, considering my background.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 February 2008 source ↗

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