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A pig, an alien and a staircase: The meaning of Aaron Chen’s tattoos

A pig, an alien and a staircase: The meaning of Aaron Chen’s tattoos

The comedian and actor on how he chooses work (and his tatts), being intimidated in a Korean spa – and eating 40 cheeseburgers with a mate.

  • by Benjamin Law

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‘I need money for a nanny’: Advice for parent dancers from Bangarra’s co-CEO
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‘I need money for a nanny’: Advice for parent dancers from Bangarra’s co-CEO

Bangarra Dance Theatre dancer, choreographer and artistic director Frances Rings on dance as a tool for survival – and her financial tips for artists.

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Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis: Exactly how old is that beard?
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Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis: Exactly how old is that beard?

The TV presenter, landscape architect and environmental educator on his famous facial hair, being single and what’s sexy (and what’s not) about gardening.

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Sharing a gold medal? The US reaction was ‘such a contrast’ to Australia’s, says Nina

Sharing a gold medal? The US reaction was ‘such a contrast’ to Australia’s, says Nina

Olympic pole vaulter Nina Kennedy made international headlines when she shared the gold podium at the World Athletics Championships in 2023 with her US rival.

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‘I finally make sense to myself’: Em Rusciano on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses
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‘I finally make sense to myself’: Em Rusciano on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses

The stand-up comedian and broadcaster on why she loves “bed-rotting” – and her personal version of hell.

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Tech insider Kara Swisher on the problem of Silicon Valley’s ‘adult toddlers’
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Tech insider Kara Swisher on the problem of Silicon Valley’s ‘adult toddlers’

The influential US journalist discusses the politics of selfishness – and the difference between Star Trek people and Star Wars people.

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‘Patty’s not allowed to remarry’: Harriet Dyer’s imaginary from-the-grave command
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‘Patty’s not allowed to remarry’: Harriet Dyer’s imaginary from-the-grave command

The 35-year-old actor and screenwriter on unusual sex ed, how she’d like to die – and Taylor Swift.

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Writer Marian Keyes on pushing through depression’s ‘numb bubble’
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Writer Marian Keyes on pushing through depression’s ‘numb bubble’

One of Ireland’s most successful authors talks candidly about overcoming mental health challenges, giving writing “a go” – and her definition of success.

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‘Do you really need $150 billion?’ Bernie Sanders on taxing the uber-rich

‘Do you really need $150 billion?’ Bernie Sanders on taxing the uber-rich

The American senator on the “so-called” American Dream, the influence of his working-class upbringing – and making money from books.

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Sexism at work made Bonnie Garmus start writing. It sold 7 million copies
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Sexism at work made Bonnie Garmus start writing. It sold 7 million copies

The American author of Lessons in Chemistry on why her debut novel took so long – and what makes her happiest about it.

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‘I’ve heard some strange theories’: Paul Murray on The Bee Sting’s climax
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‘I’ve heard some strange theories’: Paul Murray on The Bee Sting’s climax

The Irish writer on his childhood fear of the devil, his superpower – and one of the enigmas of his latest novel.

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