Stress is bad for your health.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗
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What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
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That life is tough and unfair; that life is beautiful.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2023 source ↗
To live your best life every day, because tomorrow isn’t promised.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 October 2023 source ↗
Life is not worth living if there is no one you would die for.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 October 2023 source ↗
To know thyself, as Shakespeare said.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗
To be led by love and not judgment.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗
Nothing’s guaranteed and things change in an instant, and to get used to that and stay in the moment.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2023 source ↗
To believe my eyes and not my ears.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2024 source ↗
Healthy body and a healthy mind – very simple.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2024 source ↗
Do not take life too seriously, this is all a sham.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2024 source ↗
That everything happens for a reason.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2024 source ↗
Block out the noise and trust your gut.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2024 source ↗
To tell the truth.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 February 2024 source ↗
We are not here for long – try not to take everything too seriously.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2024 source ↗
To have the courage to fail.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2024 source ↗
Living life to the full, not having regrets and not trying to plan your future too much. Just enjoy every minute.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗
When something is half price in a supermarket, always find out why.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 November 2024 source ↗
That further lessons await.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗
Give, give, give. The more you give, the happier you are.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗
To be here in this one moment.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
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