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'I realised I had to do it for women’: Hole’s Melissa Auf der Maur on Courtney Love, capitalism and sisterhood

'I realised I had to do it for women’: Hole’s Melissa Auf der Maur on Courtney Love, capitalism and sisterhood

As her new memoir is published, the Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist answers the Nerve Q&A on love, sex, the corrupting effect of money and patriarchy – and tells Kate Hutchinson how everything changed in the 90s, the ‘last analogue decade’

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Political writer Ash Sarkar: ‘This one's really going to get me into trouble...’

Political writer Ash Sarkar: ‘This one's really going to get me into trouble...’

The author of Minority Rule answers the Nerve Q&A - on why she's not despondent about politics, the appeal of Zack Polanski and why 'handwash only' means what it says. Interview by Ursula Kenny

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‘At 18 I was outside theatres begging for money.’ Actor Denise Gough on poverty, Palestine and homemaking

‘At 18 I was outside theatres begging for money.’ Actor Denise Gough on poverty, Palestine and homemaking

About to open in the stage version of the western High Noon, opposite Billy Crudup, and in the film of H Is for Hawk, the star of Andor answers the Nerve Q&A

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Cover-Up filmmaker Laura Poitras: ‘What do I always carry with me? An escape plan’

Cover-Up filmmaker Laura Poitras: ‘What do I always carry with me? An escape plan’

As her film about trailblazing reporter Seymour Hersh hits Netflix, in the week it made the Oscar documentary shortlist, the director answers the Nerve Q&A - on troublemakers, optimism and her ‘hippie’ schooling

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Musician Richard Hawley: ‘I'd abolish the role of prime minister. I'm half serious!'

Musician Richard Hawley: ‘I'd abolish the role of prime minister. I'm half serious!'

The Sheffield rocker, in rehearsal for his homecoming tour, answers the Nerve Q&A - on songs, socialism, swearing ... and the joy of dogs

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Actor Claes Bang: ‘I think I’m done with nudity. I’m fed up with it’

Actor Claes Bang: ‘I think I’m done with nudity. I’m fed up with it’

The Danish star of The Square and Dracula answers the Nerve Q&A - on his recent work, his favourite decade and the unexpected joy of gardening

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Poet Hollie McNish: 'Rude jokes bring me joy'

Poet Hollie McNish: 'Rude jokes bring me joy'

The award winning poet answers the Nerve Q&A - on parenting, politics, and the enduring power of Dirty Dancing

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