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Steve Reich
Composer Steve Reich reveals his formative musical influences.

Jenny Saville
Painter Jenny Saville talks to John Wilson about her formative influences.

Alan Menken
Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken reveals his formative cultural influences.

Gillian Anderson
Actor Gillian Anderson on her most significant creative influences and experiences.

Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of The Who on his cultural influences

James Rhodes
Pianist James Rhodes talks to John Wilson about his formative influences and experiences.

Doris Salcedo
Colombian artist and sculptor Doris Salcedo reveals her formative cultural influences.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason reveals his formative cultural influences.

Wayne McGregor
Choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor reveals his creative inspirations.

Simon Russell Beale
Actor Sir Simon Russell Beale reveals his cultural influences and inspirations.