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The balance

A busy person gives the low-down on how they manage to juggle work, family and fun

15 December 2018

  • Barbara Taylor Bradford

    Barbara Taylor Bradford: ‘Why would I stop working? I live by schedules’

    The bestselling novelist on eschewing computers and the secret to a long marriage

1 December 2018

  • Katherine Jenkins

    Katherine Jenkins: ‘I used to chase fun, but now everything I want is at home’

    The mezzo-soprano on lack of nerves, not speaking between performances and putting on a show with her kids

24 November 2018

  • Bill Bailey holding a white rabbit

    Bill Bailey: ‘As a parent, I’m constantly suggesting some physical activity’

    The actor and comedian on birdwatching, taking naps and gaming with his son

17 November 2018

  • Nadiya Hussain: ‘After Bake Off I put on a stone.’

    Nadiya Hussain: ‘I tell my kids, it’s not a restaurant and I’m not your maid’

    The baker and TV presenter on life after Bake Off, her husband’s awful cooking and family fun in the ‘flounge’

10 November 2018

  • Adam Rippon

    Skater Adam Rippon: ‘I’ve always tried to live like a superstar’

    The Olympian and TV host on not having much sleep, spray tans and eating cheeseburgers

3 November 2018

  • Nicola Adams

    Nicola Adams: ‘I still get nervous before a big fight’

    The boxer on her training regime, her mum’s home cooking and her respect for her opponents

27 October 2018

  • Anne-Marie Imafidon

    Anne-Marie Imafidon: ‘My dream in life is to be a hermit’

    The computer scientist and co-founder of STEMettes on turning vegan, going to church and why travelling is hard work

20 October 2018

  • Adriene Mishler

    Adriene Mishler: ‘Focus on three things intimately rather than 300 things half-arsed’

    The YouTuber and yogi on the need for proper sleep, spending more time with her parents and sticking to the right food

13 October 2018

  • Anya Hindmarch

    Anya Hindmarch: ‘The red carpet is like giving blood – tiring’

    The fashion designer on needing eight hours’ sleep, eating in meetings, and Friday nights around the kitchen table

6 October 2018

  • Man Repeller's Leandra Medine: ‘I’m in bed by 8.30pm’

    The American fashion blogger on sleep, storytelling, snacking and finding time to socialise

29 September 2018

  • Peter Crouch: ‘I don’t see my job as work.’

    Peter Crouch: ‘My wife doesn’t like football. She’s called at kick-off to ask where I am’

    The Stoke striker on food as fuel, having a massive bed, and still living the dream

22 September 2018

  • Edwina Brocklesby, triathlete

    Edwina Brocklesby: ‘My sons join me on triathlons – we jump in the river together’

    The athlete and fitness charity founder, 75, on cheerleading and swimming with manta rays

8 September 2018

  • David Bailey at his studio

    David Bailey: ‘What I do isn’t work. Bricklaying is work’

    The photographer, 80, on sleep, fish and famous friends

1 September 2018

  • Michael Parkinson: ‘The greatest joy in my life is listening to music.’

    Sir Michael Parkinson: ‘It is one of the great mysteries how my 59-year marriage has lasted’

    The broadcaster on waking in the night, writing a book about his friend George Best, and how he couldn’t live without music

25 August 2018

  • Marcus Engman: ‘There’s no work/life balance. I’m away 12 hours a day.’

    Marcus Engman: ‘I answer emails with one word, like Steve Jobs did’

    The head of design at Ikea on 12-hour working days, falling asleep anywhere, and his love of dangerous sports

18 August 2018

  • Laura Kenny photographed at the Charlotte Street Hotel in London

    Laura Kenny: ‘I used to eat spaghetti hoops on toast before training’

    The Olympic cyclist, 26, on bland food, baby Albie, and catching up on EastEnders

14 August 2018

  • Diane Abbott

    Diane Abbott: 'Before going to bed, I wrap my hair and have a cup of camomile tea'

    The shadow home secretary on bedtime reading, long days in parliament and the importance of efficient staff

4 August 2018

  • Julia Donaldson

    Julia Donaldson: ‘If I have an idea for a new book, I slave for hours’

    The Gruffalo author on her creative and domestic routine – and how she gets to sleep at the end of it

28 July 2018

  • Richard Branson

    Richard Branson: ‘I’m well-behaved in real life, but misbehave atrociously in dreams’

    The 68-year-old Virgin boss on sleeping in the air, family and why he never diets

21 July 2018

  • Richard Ovenden

    Richard Ovenden, Bodley’s librarian: ‘I feel a huge responsibility. I don’t want to screw it up’

    The author and Oxford fellow on the joys of the city’s Covered Market, the importance of tea and debating with his daughter
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