Ricky Wilson
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A positive panic attack.
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A mix – safety to be yourself, acceptance, a feeling of peace and reliance, but also challenge, whether that’s intellectual or emotional.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 August 2026 source ↗
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Safe and peaceful. It gives you a sense of ease.
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A sushi chef in my kitchen.
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When I concentrate, I put my thumb in my mouth. I once did it during a really important meeting when asked a question I didn’t know the answer to. When I left the meeting my friend said: “What did you put your thumb in your mouth for?” I didn’t know I’d done it.
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I’ve never read any Salman Rushdie.
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