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A series of FT Weekend Magazine interviews that probe the private passions of public figures
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In the acclaimed ‘National Treasure’, he tackled emotionally charged issues. But the dramatist has the perfect way to relax
He explains why this is ‘the moment of moments for faith communities’ and shares his love of music
The restaurant boss reveals how an ancient martial art inspires him — and his baristas
The management thinker on preferring tactics to playing, thinking three hoops ahead, and ‘the curse of efficiency’
The novelist talks about the ‘raucous joy’ of swinging through the air and why more adults should read children’s books
Places of worship have secrets to reveal and stories to tell, says the Oxford historian and TV presenter
On a trip to the British Museum, the comedian explains why Anglo-Saxon history fascinates him — and why it pays to engage with hecklers
When she’s not tackling the failings of modern capitalism, the Italian-American economist hits the swimming pool to unwind
On a tour of Hampstead Heath, The ‘Peep Show’ star talks about finding fame and his mission to change gender politics
The young Dutch author of ‘Utopia for Realists’ goes bouldering with Tim Harford
The professor and broadcaster on the next space race, the problem with UK education and his passion for champagne
The chef and TV personality used to tip the scales at 30 stone… then he discovered deadlifting
After selling the site for $26bn, the billionaire has had more time to pursue other passions
The US novelist approaches swimming as fearlessly as she explores emotions in her books
At his first class since becoming leader of the Lib Dems, the former business secretary tells Henry Mance why dancing is his refuge
When the NYSE COO took a culinary leave, her stockbroking skills proved useful in cooking
The investment manager and bestselling author of ‘The Rise and Fall of Nations’ uses sprinting as a form of meditation
The acclaimed US writer talks frankly about race and what Trump’s triumph reveals about America
The footballer turned musician and bestselling novelist explains how climbing helped conquer his fear of heights
Tom Robbins on the future of La Grave, the French off-piste paradise
The celebrated percussionist reveals how she finds peace
The first of our new ‘Out of Office’ interview series on the private passions of public figures
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