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Dennis cried every day for a year after his partner died. One week changed all that
The author and academic on being “good with money”, how grief changes over time – and the societal changes that have surprised him.
- Benjamin Law
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Larissa Waters believes in the goodness of humanity. She lost a little faith after this
The federal Greens leader speaks on what’s changed since she entered politics – and what hasn’t. Plus: the advice she’d give her younger self.
- Benjamin Law
‘Some people just enjoy hating’: Suzy ‘Eddie’ Izzard is pushing for the world to be a better place
The British comedian and actor on the likely next phase of transphobia – and why she’s still running for the UK Labour Party.
- Benjamin Law
Layne Beachley felt ‘no sparks’ with Kirk Pengilly. Then a restaurant owner stepped in
The businesswoman and former world champion surfer on coping with grief, life awakenings – and a memorable first date with her INXS musician husband.
- Benjamin Law
‘Times have changed, bro’: The reality of life as a touring musician
The Yorta Yorta rapper, hip-hop artist, writer and actor Briggs on false notions of the music world, taking his health seriously – and his favourite tattoo.
- Benjamin Law
Having a serious political battle? There’s one approach this author will never take
Activist, historian and author Tony Birch on waging a political argument, the one type of friend he won’t have – and the joyful link between running and writing.
- Benjamin Law
Champagne, songs and telling jokes: how we gave my father an ‘incredibly beautiful’ death
The five-time ARIA Award winner on enduring 18 months of grief, the catharsis of making music – and Helen Reddy’s inspiring moment in 1970s Bible-Belt America.
- Benjamin Law
Diagnosed with cancer and terrified of dying, Denise Scott asked her husband to do one thing
The comedian, actor and writer on her spiralling thought process after a cancer diagnosis, letting go of religion – and finding love in a clowning ensemble.
- Benjamin Law
‘It’s really easy to overestimate your importance as an athlete’: Ellyse Perry
The only athlete to have played for Australia in cricket and football World Cups on the power of keeping perspective.
- Benjamin Law
‘Thou shalt listen’: Aaron Pedersen’s commandments for good acting – and living
The AACTA-winning actor and Arrernte-Arabana man on tapping into awe, Australia’s real problem – and the journey the nation has to go on.
- Benjamin Law
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