Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
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What scares you about getting older?
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Possible dementia.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 February 2024 source ↗
Am I enjoying it too much to find out?
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗
Marina Abramović
Performance artist
That my nose and chin will touch.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2024 source ↗
Not being able to perform adequately.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 April 2025 source ↗
Becoming doubly incontinent.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2025 source ↗
Not being able to fend for myself and being a burden to others.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 July 2025 source ↗
Learning lines.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 February 2026 source ↗
Not to be able to do the things that you take for granted, like running up the tube steps or going somewhere under your own steam.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗
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