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When was the last time you changed your mind about something?

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Milton Jones
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 ↗

Juliet Stevenson
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 ↗

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