Niamh Cusack
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When my son was born. Actually, probably a month after, when I got over the enormous responsibility of being a mum.
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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.
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Around the holidays, because I get to spend them with family and friends.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2018 source ↗
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Right now. I am a very blessed man.
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