Nothing – I’ve got some great tablets!
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
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What keeps you awake at night?
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An exciting idea. I usually write for an hour or so, and then I go to sleep.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2024 source ↗
It’s my snoring that keeps Loreto awake!
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 March 2025 source ↗
My husband snoring.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 April 2025 source ↗
The morality of stealing that red liquorice.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 May 2025 source ↗
Nothing. If I’m worried or upset or tormented, I go to sleep quickly and easily, to find welcome oblivion.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2025 source ↗
One after the other, thoughts come banging in – and it’s no sleep for you tonight, dearie.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2025 source ↗
Facebook and the need to pee.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2025 source ↗
An inability to get myself to bed at a reasonable hour.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 July 2025 source ↗
Wondering why I can’t sleep.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2026 source ↗
My work. What shape will it take?
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 June 2026 source ↗
Anything, because I’m a worrier. Also, if I’m working on a really exciting project, I can be awake like an excited child looking forward to going on holiday.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗
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