I changed my mind on airing my views. Sometimes silence is better.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗
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When was the last time you changed your mind about something?
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Retirement – I thought it was a bad idea.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗
I always thought I would be a terrible driver because I’m sort of a wafty person, but it turns out I am very good at staying in between the lines. I passed my test last year.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 March 2024 source ↗
July 2018, when I married my third husband, Roger, after two years of proclaiming that marriage at 76 was stupid.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗
Two days ago. To move to New York.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 April 2025 source ↗
Oh, most days. I can watch a political programme and think, “That sounds a really good point.” Then someone will argue the opposite and I’ll think, “Yeah, he’s got a point as well.” I am constantly sitting on a fence.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2025 source ↗
When I decided that Mavis Staples was right – I don’t need to despise myself.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 May 2025 source ↗
A year ago. My understanding of what love is has changed immensely since.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 June 2025 source ↗
Cancel culture: getting stuck on the discourse rather than looking at the system.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 July 2025 source ↗
I woke up this morning thinking maybe I don’t want to be an actor any more, then I had breakfast and I thought: actually, no, I really like being an actor.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2025 source ↗
When I worked out I was gay and decided to leave the church at 29.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2025 source ↗
My mind is changing about being a mum. I got a dog and the way I feel about it is a lot, and I realise maybe I would want to be a mum.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗
Six months ago, I decided to move house. I got a skip, cleared everything out and then thought: “Why am I doing this?” So I remained, and I’m glad I did.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 December 2025 source ↗
There’s a house near me that I adore and it came up for sale, and I got to the point of nearly buying it and then pulled out because I’m trying to be sensible.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2026 source ↗
The US election showed me that I had trapped myself in wishful thinking.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2026 source ↗
I am so obdurate I do not change my mind.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 March 2026 source ↗
I almost pulled out of my first solo tour because of impostor syndrome.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗
I vowed never to marry, but we got married as soon as we could after lockdown. I used to think it was patriarchal but when same-sex marriage became legal, I thought: OK, great, this institution has finally changed.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 May 2026 source ↗
I’m trying to write my will and I keep changing my mind.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗
Last week, when I decided to rewrite the children’s book I’ve been working on.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2026 source ↗
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