Content, assured, indecisive.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2023 source ↗
identity
How would you describe yourself in three words?
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Neil Gaiman
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Imaginative, dull, amiable.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 October 2023 source ↗
Funny, annoying and kind.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 December 2023 source ↗
Kind, funny, moany – I do love a moan.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗
Passionate, mum, green.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗
Can I have more than three? Creative, kind, a grafter, engaging, loyal, fun and generous.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 April 2024 source ↗
Fiercely loyal, funny, easy-going. I’m sure my daughter and stepdaughters wouldn’t agree with the last bit, but I think I am.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗
Funny, impatient, annoying.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 October 2024 source ↗
Caring, patient, considerate, innumerate.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 November 2024 source ↗
Happy, loyal and late.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2024 source ↗
Kind, insubstantial and dedicated.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗
Male, average height.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗
Should talk less.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗
Quiet, sharp, clumsy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2025 source ↗
Fairly decent bloke.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 August 2025 source ↗
Brave, naughty, diligent.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2025 source ↗
Nice, direct, loyal.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗
Middle-class wanker.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 October 2025 source ↗
Independent, curious and funny.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 March 2026 source ↗
Impulsive, enthusiastic, determined.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 May 2026 source ↗
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