Bigotry and cruelty in any form.
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
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What would you like to be remembered for?
Death & what remains
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What is the worst job you have done?
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
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What is your greatest fear?
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Meanness and lying.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2023 source ↗
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