I would have been better with money.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 April 2024 source ↗
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A few haircuts.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗
What I studied at college – A-level economics.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2025 source ↗
There are one or two relationships where I’d see the red flags much earlier.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 March 2026 source ↗
I would find a much better way of looking after my mum in her last three years of dementia. I did my best, but it was incredibly difficult to find the right kind of care unless you’ve got £3,000 a week to spend.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 May 2026 source ↗
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