The question
How close have you come to dying?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
A recurring Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.
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A trip to a Macedonian refugee camp that I switched out of, to go at a later date. Those who took my place were killed in a horrific car accident.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 March 2021 source ↗
My recent battle with cancer.
My sister saved me from drowning. I shouted at her because she pulled me out of the pool and hurt my arm.
A death threat at Glastonbury festival in 1989. The police told me not to go on, but I said I had to because I was headlining. So I wore a bullet-proof vest. It seemed unlikely that I would be assassinated, but it was shocking and very stressful.
I can dodge the bullets – I’m lucky.
To Sophie, for not being a better parent.
A mum, an airline stewardess or an artist.
A blurred, warm state of total acceptance and joy.
I wouldn’t have hurt as many people, and I would have thought more before speaking.
As having been loving and fun.
Reggie Yates, Madhur Jaffrey, Carlos Acosta, Noel Clarke, Martin Clunes, Anna Friel
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