When my album went to No 1.
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When my album went to No 1.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2013 source ↗
The births of my kids - incredible moments that I will always cherish.
On stage. Always on stage. God that’s depressing, isn’t it?
In my 60s. So many things that tortured me when I was younger have fallen away. Writing The Apology, the letter I wrote in my father’s voice, apologising for abusing me, has freed me from the last vestiges of anger, confusion, rancour and hate. It released me from a frame that had determined my life.
I am always very happy in Sardinia with my family; I spend at least six months of the year there. Six months working and six months relaxing – I think that is a great balance.
I already feel like I have more than I could ever wish for.
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