Adam Lambert
American singer
I don’t embarrass easily: I’m kinda shameless.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 February 2023 source ↗
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What is your greatest fear?
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What is the trait you most deplore in others?
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
See my greatest fear!
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2022 source ↗
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Julian Lloyd Webber
British cellist and conductor
I’m president of my neighbourhood association. At my first meeting there was a discussion about developments the association should oppose. I said: “Nothing could be as bad as that horrible new house next to the church.” “I designed that,” the chairman replied. I shut up.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2023 source ↗
I bumped into an old schoolteacher and her even more ancient and deaf sister, and she shouted to her, “Remember Esther? Now she writes books … ABOUT HERSELF.”
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2026 source ↗
On radio, I once said “anal” instead of “angel”.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 March 2026 source ↗
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Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2022 source ↗
Being judgmental – how dare they!
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2022 source ↗
Donny Osmond’s wife. Still do.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2022 source ↗
A Mary Berry victoria sponge.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2022 source ↗
Being judgmental.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2022 source ↗
When my kids had little teeth and curly hair, and hadn’t discovered the idea of wanting to leave home.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2022 source ↗
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