Dominic West: What did you want to be when you were growing up? — FLAPSS

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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I wanted to race cars.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗

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Nish Kumar British stand-up comedian and presenter

Something in comedy. It was either this or Jimi Hendrix.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 February 2019 source ↗

Patricia Hodge English actress

A ballet dancer, but it changed to being an actress when I got put in a school play.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗

Paterson Joseph British actor and author

A private detective.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 February 2020 source ↗

Emilia Fox English actress and presenter

A cellist, inspired by my mum and dad’s friendship with Jacqueline du Pré, and seeing a documentary about her.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 October 2018 source ↗

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

To Mark Smith, a boy we bullied at primary school. I’ve always felt terrible about it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗

Question Which living person do you most admire, and why? Values & belief

Stacey Dooley. She does incredible documentaries – in one, she took spoiled British kids to the Philippines to work in a factory. It’s exactly what my kids need to watch.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗

Question What has been your biggest disappointment? Failure & regret

My singing career.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

Last year. I was with my wife and all my kids in northern California, driving an RV. I remember thinking that life couldn’t possibly get any better.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗

Question What do you consider your greatest achievement? Craft & work

Getting all four kids to school in the morning.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗

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