Ant was at the peak of his career. Then it clicked:he had to put himself on the line

He’s been stalked by sharks,coughed up blood and nearly frozen his retinas – but Ant Williams had his reasons for chasing free-diving world records.

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One aspect of the therapy Alexander has had that she finds striking is the concept of the inner critic. “And I must say,” she says,“I think the inner critic never dies … I think I’m still pretty hard on myself.”

From share houses to dinner parties:The 2kg book that became a Gen X rite of passage

Ahead of a new edition of her classic 1996 cookbook,Stephanie Alexander reveals how it changed her life and why she still wants to “pull people onto my team”.

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Catherine Russell in the Manhattan building where she performs eight times a week and for which she’s also the general manager.

At 70,Catherine does 180 ‘Marine’ push-ups a day and takes to the New York stage each night

Actor Catherine Russell still performs eight shows of New York’s longest-running play a week – and has missed just four performances in four decades.

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Gabrielle Carey (at left) and Debra Adelaide on Carey’s wedding day in May 2004 – the bride in pastels,bathed in sun,Adelaide literally in the shadows.

I wish we’d taken more photos:Debra Adelaide on losing her best friend after 50 years

On the first day of high school,Debra Adelaide forged a bond with fellow author Gabrielle Carey that would last for decades.

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Andrew lived apart from his mum for most of his childhood. When he left school,he found out why

Elizabeth Mamchak missed most of the childhood of her son,Andrew,but later,he helped her write the memoir that explained what had thrown her life off course.

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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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Jewel-bright accents enliven cold-season colours on last month’s Prada catwalk in Milan.

The simple styling trick to stop black jumpers from looking boring

How to get more wear out of monochrome knits – minus the monastic vibe.

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Nine pieces to channel Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s classic styling

CBK’s quiet luxury inspires again.

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Is it rude to keep listening to my podcast while my partner is talking to me?

In our ear-budded,double-screened,tech-distracted lives,sometimes we need to focus on just one thing,says our Modern Guru.

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Substitute the chicken for prawns or tofu.
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Cold somen noodles with poached chicken and ponzu

Make the most of the remaining warm weather with these Japanese noodles dressed with zingy ponzu.

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Test your general knowledge with the Good Weekend quiz

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The June 13 edition

Our next football superstar is here| Capturing beauty in 360-degree detail| A planner and protester on bridging differences| Tasma Walton on dicey topics

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The June 6 edition

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