The first time I remember being truly happy was with my children on Ainsdale beach, not far from Southport. I spent £15 on butties, and we spent the whole day by the sea.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗
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Whenever I’m swimming in the lido at London Fields.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗
Mornings. Playing music, fresh coffee, dippy eggs and soldiers, my girlfriend – what’s not to love?
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗
My late 20s, writing my third record.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 June 2025 source ↗
Last year, during four days in January, when I directed Rhoda, my second short film, in a tiny house in Camberwell with Juliet Stevenson and Emma D’Arcy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2025 source ↗
When I was naive to the complexities of life.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2025 source ↗
Five to 10, when I was just playing out and I didn’t realise I was a girl. Before my boobs came in, basically.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗
When my UK citizenship was approved. It’s taken me eight years and lots and lots of money. I was at home in South Africa when I received the news and my mum said, “I am so happy for you because this is your glitterball.”
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗
When I realised that I could get myself through anything that came my way.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2026 source ↗
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