Zack Polanski: What thought won't let you sleep? — FLAPSS

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What thought won't let you sleep?

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Zack Polanski

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I would say something earnest like stopping the far right, but the truth is nothing keeps me awake at night.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

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Jack Whitehall English comedian, actor, presenter and writer

Mainly my devil dog.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Oti Mabuse South African dancer

Too much energy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 July 2019 source ↗

Krishnan Guru-Murthy British journalist

My daughter talking to her friends even though I thought I’d disabled her devices.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 January 2021 source ↗

Kim Gordon American musician and artist

Worrying about my daughter, worrying about money.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 March 2020 source ↗

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Last summer with my boyfriend Richie. We had no plans – it was just wonderful.

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Deputy leader Mothin Ali gave a speech at conference talking about growing up in poverty and the effect it had on his family. It was incredibly powerful and I had tears streaming from my eyes.

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A Reform government.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Getting elected with 85% of the vote.

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Forest Green Rovers, my football team, getting relegated.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

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