Romesh Ranganathan
English actor and comedian
My wife when I tried out some new material on her, said: “I’m sure the people who like you would like that.”
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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How close have you come to death?
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Originally asked
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Apart from stuff on social media, an ex-partner telling me I’m unlovable.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 July 2025 source ↗
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