Andrea Bocelli Q&A: “A wise old philosopher once told me not to take advice from anyone”
The opera singer on Puccini, liberty and the law.
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Kathryn Mannix Q&A: “A life in death has taught me to make the most of here and now”
The palliative care doctor on seizing the moment, Strictly, and how to keep chickens.
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Yotam Ottolenghi Q&A: “I can tell you everything you need to know about vegetable preparation”
The chef on Stevie Wonder, why we shouldn’t ruminate, and returning to the era of the hunter-gatherers.
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Martin Rees Q&A: “There is a widening gap between the way the world is and the way it could be”
The astrophysicist on life at Cambridge, GK Chesterton’s advice, and fearing the worst for the planet.
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Gina Yashere Q&A: “This planet needs a good shakedown. Wipe it out, start again, Etch A Sketch-style”
The comedian discusses the work of Malcolm Gladwell and Nelson Mandela, and a missed career as an athlete.
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Richard Osman Q&A: “Do any New Statesman readers have a spare right knee?”
Richard Osman was born in Essex in 1970 and is a host on quiz shows including Pointless, which he created.…
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Tanni Grey-Thompson Q&A: “My life in sport led me to politics“
The former Paralympic athlete on Line of Duty, meeting Michelle Obama, and the importance of step-free access.
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Andrew O’Hagan Q&A: “Joan Didion once told me not to stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel“
The author discusses the Smiths, Billy Connolly and the Home Secretary's poor decision making.
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