Curious, suggestible, silly.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗
identity
How would you describe yourself in three words?
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Loving, odd, playful. Jeepers, I’ve described myself like a damaged rescue puppy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 December 2023 source ↗
Confident, stressed, greedy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2024 source ↗
Lovely but useless.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2024 source ↗
Optimistic, creative, resilient.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗
Complicated, chaotic, messy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 November 2025 source ↗
Hard-working, resilient, irritating.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 November 2025 source ↗
Eager to learn.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 March 2026 source ↗
Driven, sensitive and playful.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2026 source ↗
Steady, reaching, bewildered.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 May 2026 source ↗
Funny Irish woman.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 June 2026 source ↗
Hungry, hard-working, cats.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2026 source ↗
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