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“Once you’re over 50, you can go on a low-carb diet for six months and only lose half a stone.”

Singer David Gray thought it’d be OK to ridicule Trump in the US. He was wrong

The British singer-songwriter on lucky breaks, self-care while touring and not preaching to the crowd.

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“I did a movie with Jennifer Aniston. She’d eat a bagel and cut out the inside. I’m more Elizabeth Taylor-messy.”

Gen X icon Ione Skye on why she’s more Liz Taylor than Jennifer Aniston

The actor – best known for starring in the 1989 hit film Say Anything – on being called the original “nepo baby”, celebrity extravagance and her tattoos.

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“There’s no way to prove that God doesn’t exist: the best you can be is agnostic.”

‘Lean into the unknown’: A mentalist on how he ‘reads’ minds

Scottish illusionist Scott Silven on connecting with audiences, tackling stage fright, the pros and cons of touring – and his top romance tip.

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“You have to roll with the punches. It certainly made me a lot more resilient.”

Jana Pittman on being a trainee obstetrician and raising six children on her own

The two-time world champion athlete – and mother of six – on her new life as a trainee in obstetrics and gynaecology.

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“I only realised when I stopped working [on Today] how much everyone talks about how you look all the time.”

‘It’s been interesting’: The awkward questions Brooke Boney gets in England

The Gamilaroi journalist on having her looks publicly discussed, words banned as a child and studying at Oxford Uni.

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“Calculate risk accurately. And remember there’s a thin line between badass and dumbass.”

‘A thin line between badass and dumbass’: How a mountain athlete stays alive

Oscar-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin on overcoming doubt, his bucket list and the true risk in life.

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“No one wants to be feeling like they need to undo a zipper … well, before you want to undo the zipper.”

Former MasterChef favourite Marion Grasby’s cooking commandments

The businesswoman, TV presenter and cookbook author on an ideal date-night menu, culinary authenticity – and finding the sublime in food.

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“My dad said, ‘What? You gave up permanent employment for a fixed-term contract?’ ”

He was made Australia’s race discrimination commissioner. But his dad had questions

Giridharan Sivaraman discusses leaving his job as an employment and human rights lawyer, where freedom of faith ends – and the secret to a happy marriage.

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“I don’t take anything for granted. I step up; I show up ... death has taught me more about life than living.”

‘I’m a specialist’: Actor-comic Mary Coustas on finding positives from heartbreak

The award-winning actor, adored for her alter-ego Effie, on how losing her father and daughter Stevie taught her to step up – and show up.

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“There’s a therapeutic value I get from sitting back and listening to something that I’ve penned.”

Angus Stone: ‘I just wanted to have a beer and write music’

The award-winning singer-songwriter on his composing rule, his superpower and where he goes instead of church.

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