Kelly Hoppen: How would you sum yourself up in three words? — FLAPSS

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How would you sum yourself up in three words?

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Kelly Hoppen

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Fiercely loyal, funny, easy-going. I’m sure my daughter and stepdaughters wouldn’t agree with the last bit, but I think I am.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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Andrew O’Hagan

Just. Hanging. On.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

Kind, funny, moany – I do love a moan.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

Natural, caring, thoughtful.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2023 source ↗

Impatient, ambitious and happy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 March 2026 source ↗

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Question What do you believe happens when we die? Death & what remains

I don’t know and I don’t really care, because I’ll be dead, so it won’t really matter.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

My mum. I was horrendous growing up – I was always arguing with her.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

“Your cooking sucks” – before I learned to cook in Covid.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Nothing: I live in the now.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What disappointment has stayed with you longest? Failure & regret

I had an opportunity many years ago to move to America and be given a daytime TV show. The kids were quite young and I decided not to, but looking back I wish I had done it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Living life to the full, not having regrets and not trying to plan your future too much. Just enjoy every minute.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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