Very silly boy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2023 source ↗
identity
How would you describe yourself in three words?
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Enthusiastic, enthusiastic, enthusiastic.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗
Natural, caring, thoughtful.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2023 source ↗
Living a fairytale.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗
Sensitive, kind, silly.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2023 source ↗
Prepared, focused, a bit silly.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2024 source ↗
Two sturdy teeth.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 March 2024 source ↗
Fun, fab and fearless.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2024 source ↗
Clumsy, kind and excitable.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗
Analytical, extreme and playful.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2025 source ↗
The three things I strive for are authenticity, presence and empathy. You’d have to ask my loved ones if I’m pulling them off.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗
Cheerful, sensitive, sassy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 June 2025 source ↗
Passionate, loving, driven.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 July 2025 source ↗
Ponderous, over thinking.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2025 source ↗
Curious, playful and silly.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2025 source ↗
Big, shy, angry.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗
Juicy, funny, impulsive.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 December 2025 source ↗
Trying quite hard.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
Driven, authentic, resilient.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗
Curious, thoughtful and kind.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2026 source ↗
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