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Benjamin Law

Benjamin Law

Benjamin Law is a writer, presenter, screenwriter and playwright.

Reko Rennie: “I had some really awful experiences in high school with art teachers. Two in particular,” he says. “One told me my work was ‘shit’.”

At school, Reko had some ‘really awful’ experiences with art teachers. Now he drives a Porsche

Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie on shifting from his working-class roots, what empowers him – and what outrages him.

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David Szalay: “I feel writing’s good for my mental health, but maybe I’m just deluding myself.”

Life, death and the Booker Prize: The author of Flesh answers our tricky questions

Canadian-born, Hungarian-British author David Szalay, on achievements, power shifts – and that memorable first chapter of his Booker Prize-winning novel, Flesh.

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Matt was 12 when he came home to find his mother collapsed in the shower. She died just weeks later

The comedian, actor, musician and author Matt Okine on life priorities, facing tragedy at a young age – and an unexpected political passion project.

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Deborah’s mother gave birth to nine children. Six of them were taken

The Yorta Yorta/Yuin founder and artistic director of Short Black Opera on her many identities, connecting with her family’s history – and a whirlwhind romance.

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Ron titled a song ‘God loves everyone’. Not everyone was happy

Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith on being the only kid in his family to attend church – and why one concertgoer worried he was going to Hell.

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Lidia Morawska.

Isolated in a new country with her dying husband, Lidia didn’t want anyone to know

Brisbane-based professor Lidia Morawska on improving indoor air quality, making STEM subjects more appealing – and a silly question she’s been asked.

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Sandra Bernhard: “I don’t know why [sex] is not more fun for people. It’s a shame because it should be loose and groovy.”

Sandra Bernhard is ‘super liberal’ – but can’t be friends with one group right now

The American comedian, actor, singer, author and radio host on why she can’t be friends right now with someone who doesn’t share her politics.

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Keiynan Lonsdale.

Keiynan’s triple-threat talent turned his life around. But one ‘very simple’ skill eludes him

The multi-award-winning actor, dancer and singer-songwriter, 34, is best-known for his roles in Dance Academy, Love and Simon and The Flash.

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Jonathan Van Ness.

‘I want a hairy forearm’: What this TV host looks for in a partner

The Emmy-winning TV personality, 38, best known for his work on the Netflix series, Queer Eye, is also, simultaneously, an author, podcaster, comedian, hairstylist and founder of JVN Hair.

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“I was aware of my position: waving the flag to say, ‘Being pregnant is not an illness.’”

‘Women can’t conduct, but she’s different’: The backhanded compliment still haunting Simone Young

The internationally lauded musical interpreter and teacher, 64, is the first woman in the history of the role to be chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

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