Richard Osman: What single thing would improve the quality of your life?

Originally asked

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Recorded Richard Osman said elsewhere, not written here

The capacity to genuinely enjoy going to the gym.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

Others on this question

Tony Robinson British actor

A Labour government.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2013 source ↗

Healthier food from motorway service stations – I am always going through them late at night and it’s all rubbish.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2025 source ↗

John Prescott Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007

To learn to relax and enjoy it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 April 2018 source ↗

Stephen Merchant English comedian and actor

More air miles.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2013 source ↗

Probably when Fulham beat Juventus 4-1 in the Europa League.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash, or the theme tune to Pointless.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

To my kids, for my shortcomings.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

I cry at everything – adverts, Gogglebox, hugging my kids. I love crying: it’s like your pain is laughing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

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