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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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I am often happiest on a shoot with David LaChapelle, being pushed to the extremes – either suspended from a harness or immersed in a tank of water. He calls it “extreme modelling”.
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Clare Balding
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This may sound nauseating, but I am a very happy person. I love my work, I love my life and I'm told by those who know/love me that it's a bit like living with Tigger. Bloody annoying, I should think.
Now. Five years ago, I started looking after myself a bit more, emotionally and spiritually, and it’s paid dividends.
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My trust in other people. I am rigorously honest.
My children obviously, but also my work.
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