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Famous fans’ questions

Olly Alexander

Singer, actor

When do you feel most powerful?

I would say I feel most powerful when I’m running. I run most days. I did a half-marathon two days ago in an hour and 53 minutes. Eight minutes 58 seconds per mile, which is not my fastest. It’s OK, it was very hot in Memphis. And even last night, I just went out for a little walk, I was in a yellow dress, and then I thought, “Oh, I feel like running” and it turned into a run. I did have trainers on with the dress.

Emma Watson

Actor

What changes could the film and TV industry make to better ensure people on set feel protected, safe and respected?

What more can be done to deepen people’s understanding of consent? Intimacy coordinators are really useful, when you allow them to do their job and don’t just hire them as lip service. They can be the saviours of television sets. On I May Destroy You, we also

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