Adrian Edmondson
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My granddaughter is only one, but she gives the best hugs. That’s when I’m happiest at the moment.
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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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When I was shooting The Player – I was in love with life and fulfilled by my creative experience.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 October 2010 source ↗
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