My 2019: Bronagh Gallagher

Your hero of 2019?
Mavis Staples.

Villain of 2019?
British Imperialism.

Best personal moment?
Waking up everyday.

Best movie?
Amazing Grace with Aretha Franklin

Best record?
Brittany Howard Jaime.

Best TV programme?
Always David Attenborough.

Best book?
Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen.

Best thing about the year?
Gay Marriage and Abortion Rights finally being passed in Northern Ireland.

Your hope for next year?
Significant increase and focus of humanitarian qualities of men and women in politics and leadership positions and most definitely fresh progressive leadership in Northern Ireland.

What tickled your funny bone?
Ahhh I’m always laughing!!! But my niece Rose is four and she is hysterical!

• Bronagh Gallagher will perform at The Sugar Club in Dublin on December 11.

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