Carl Barât
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The last time I held my children and every time before that. They’ve been my salvation.
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Originally asked
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.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Last summer with my boyfriend Richie. We had no plans – it was just wonderful.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗
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A dog bounding through the grass on a summer’s day chasing a squirrel.
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