Everyone Else

"All my life I've been in politics. I used to go to where the fascists went, they'd stand on a box and we'd shout them down"A woman of 100 recalls marching against Mosley, the social and economic climate of the 30s and the realities of life during the war  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"While I felt like I was part of their transformation and their fantasy, they were also giving me the same back - they were seeing me and helping me figure out what was important" A man who decided to advertise himself as a naked cleaner on Craigslist talks about his motivations, the strangers who hired him and the unexpected moments of vulnerability, understanding and compassion they sharedPhoto by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I will be glad to see you if you come to Rochester, let me know in detail...You are sane aren't you? Regards, Louise Brooks" A man recalls the summer of 1965 when he decided to track down and write to an iconic flapper and actress of the 1920s, after reading her article in a magazinePhoto by Gray Brame  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"It takes a long time to work out what does matter" A jeweller discusses how the death of her brother has impacted her work and changed her perspective on what is meaningful in life Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"My parent's invited me to a party to which I didn't want to go. Life" A man defends his right to be pessimistic and explains his unconventional stance on life Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I remember the exam invigilator saying, 'It's 9 o clock and you have 1hr 30mins, start your paper'. I thought to myself, 'My Dad tried to kill himself last night" A young woman relives the realities and repercussions of her mum abandoning her family many years ago and how, despite the odds, positives have been drawn from what happened Photo by Gray Brame  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"There was an unwritten rule that as a newcomer you had to perform - à la Fight Club - you didn't have a choice. The ones that didn't had to impersonate animals of the room's choosing" Plans don't go to plan for a man who decides to embark on trip from London to Cape Town by motorbike, when he finds himself first in prison and then on the run in Ethiopia Photo by Matt Coats  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I won the spot dance, I won everything there. Then I had to take my shoes off because my heels were too high I had to do it in bare feet" A woman shares her story of finding a husband whilst dancing disco in 1970s Zimbabwe, a love of all things glamorous and forging new friendships in later life Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I've always liked the bush and I hopefully think it's coming back...I think the bush is coming back" A woman talks about her persona as a stripper, the relationships between girls and customers and the changing face of strip bars in London Photo by Giles Smith  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I was a bit like a boy that was going through the orchard looking for the best apple and I got to the end with nothing - I ended up losing both of them. What a fool was I" A man relays how his life has been utterly shaped by his love of David Bowie and his music, influencing his personal relationships, his family and his lot in later life Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I don't think people think enough what it is like for children and teenagers. Adults always think about what it was like for them and they think that it was the same, but we have very different experiences" A teenager reflects on the world that she knows, the life that she sees before her and the extent to which she feels she feels she has influence over either Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"We didn't know what to call ourselves and we thought, 'Well, we could be dead in the future', so Future Dead became the club's name" Having set up a bike club with his friends before serving in the Falklands War together, a man talks about sense of solace and brotherhood it has served him in good times and bad Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"At the moment I'm reflecting a lot on what I haven't done ... change the world, be an activist, make money, organise a techno party" A woman talks about coming to terms with a challenging time in her life and considers what she wants and needs to do next Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"As I was running, I felt something go "Bam!" on my shoulder. It felt like a bat had hit me - it was actually a small pick-axe" A 25 year old man recounts his story of becoming embroiled in gang culture, the difficult circumstances that lead him there and turning his back on his former life Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I went to clown school in Paris, I found it so hard because I wasn't funny. Now, doing drag I feel like I've found my clown" Having recently started performing on the drag scene, Gingzilla talks about having child bearing hips, fighting preconceptions and blowing glitter at the British stiff upper lip Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"From the first day I did meditation I never touched drugs again, even though it had almost been an addiction" A yogic monk talks about the accidental interactions in his youth that determined the path he took in life and caused him to reassess his priorities Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"It felt like I was being my more authentic self - that's my true colour. Now I'm showing that to the world" A woman talks about making the decision to say "Fuck that!" to dying her grey hair and how she has experienced being her natural self since Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I was standing there for a couple of minutes and everybody was shagging. Then my Dad turned around and he said, 'You'd better go upstairs'" Having been brought up by what he called a crooked dad, a man talks about his influence on living a life free from conventional cares Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Not necessarily embarrassed, but sometimes I would be scared to say that I am Christian" A teenager explains how rap has allowed him to worship his own way  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"It felt like I was really putting myself out there and opening myself up to mockery from people. That just wasn't true" Ten years on from her father's death, a young woman speaks about the importance of grieving privately and openly Photo by Tori Ferenc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.