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What does love feel like?
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What song would you like played at your funeral?
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
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Scary, because when you really love, it means that you are really scared of losing it as well.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2020 source ↗
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Kathy Lette
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Falling in love is like going to the doctor and being told that you need to put on weight. You feel elated.
Nadiya Hussain
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When somebody runs you a bath and orders a takeaway after a long day.
Serena Williams
United States professional tennis player, 1995–2022
Like you can do anything.
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At the beginning of lockdown; it was just me and my new baby and my partner in the house. It was lovely.
Some famous people. I am not giving you names.
For Good, from the bit in Wicked the Musical where the two witches go their separate ways. The lyrics are about people coming to your life for a reason, who might not stay very long, but there’s a reason they’ve played a part in your life. I well up thinking about it.
As a good friend.
A poster for The Godfather, my favourite film, signed by Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and everyone. I got drunk at a children’s charity auction and started buying everything!
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