Five of My Life hit's the road again this week, with part two of two special episodes recorded live at the Castlemaine State Festival. In part two, acclaimed children's author Andy Griffiths takes the Five of My Life challenge and shares his wonderful stories in front of a live audience. Andy has a nuanced childlike way of looking at the world and brings joy to his Five of My Life choices and the CSF audience.

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Five of My Life hit's the road this week, with part one of two special episodes recorded live at the Castlemaine State Festival. In part one, Nigel takes to the stage to be interviewed by curator of the 'Dialogues Program,' Kristin Gill. Enjoy hearing Nigel discuss his own life including thoughts on sliding into your third trimester sideways screaming "yaaahooooo".

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Amanda Keller is one of Australia's most successful and most loved media personalities. Whether it be hosting the nation's most listened to radio show or presenting a number of top rated TV programs, Amanda has been at the head of the field for over 30 years.  Also a respected author, actress and journalist - this episode beautifully demonstrates her natural talent and pure authenticity responding to the Five of My Life Challenge.

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Amanda Keller is a national treasure, achieving multi-awarded success as a television and radio presenter, comedian, journalist and author. In next weeks episode she shares her fear of not being able to have kids, her solace in privacy and much more. All delivered with her trademark generosity and authenticity, her responses to the Five of My Life challenge are not to be missed - N

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 John Collee is is highly regarded and awarded screenwriter who's film scripts include well known successes like Happy Feet and Master & Commander. A qualified doctor, he's also a respected journalist and best selling novelist. He exudes a charming and infectious delight for the world around him as he shares the stories behind his Five of My Life choices.

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I really do love the growing and engaged Five of My Life community.  This surprising and very sweet story about 9 year old Olivia and her family, from Montana in the US, was the highlight of my week. I hope you appreciate this touching moment as much as I did and if you'd like to connect or suggest a guest, you can contact me here - Nigel

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The Five of My Life is deliberately and distinctly not part of the daily political news cycle. However, it is  fascinating to hear from our political leaders when they are not delivering a sound bite or policy beat up. This compilation episode gives an insight into the true and authentic personalities of Tanya Plibersek, Julia Gillard, Anthony Albanese, Jacqui Lambie and Gladys Berejiklian via their responses to the Five of My Life challenge.

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Dr Tanveer Ahmed is a psychiatrist and the author of two best-selling books, The Exotic Rissole and Fragile Nation. He works in private practice in Bankstown, Sydney and regularly visits jails for forensic assessments. Through the Five of My Life Challenge, Tanveer shares his unique migrant perspective and fascinating life stories.

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Next week's guest is someone that was put to me by a Five of My Life listener. I thoroughly enjoy reading your messages and suggestions and, to my delight, I get them from around the world. I'm so glad that Tanveer Ahmed was suggested to me as our chat was fascinating and engaging. Please join me as Tanveer takes the Five of My Life challenge in next week's episode. And if you'd like to connect or suggest a guest, you can contact me here - Nigel

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To show our support for International Womens Day we've put together this special compilation episode. In it, five amazing women: Layne Beachley, Anya Hindmarch, Kate McClymont, Julia Gillard and Mary Chiarella, each tell a story prompted by the Five of My Life Challenge. Entertaining and enlightening, these leaders who have dominated across the varied worlds of sport, fashion, journalism, politics and nursing serve as an inspiration to us all.

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