Willem Dafoe
Actor
Bob Dylan: his great gift as a poet and musician, his long, incorruptible career—and he continues to tour constantly.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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What keeps you awake at night?
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What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Values & belief
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
Money & investment
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
Identity & self
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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?
Craft & work
Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Anyone who promotes peace.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗
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Oprah – she's achieved so much.
Kevin Rowland
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Gerry Adams, because he’s got incredible integrity and vision, and he’s had to put up with so much flak.
Judi Dench – not only is she super talented but she is also really humble.
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Ghosting, where you are mid-conversation with someone and they disappear off the face of the planet.
I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.
Fear, anxiety and panic attacks.
For being one of the good guys.
I was a waiter with my old friend Justin Clayton; we would sneak in too many drinks and were fired after spilling soup too many times on customers.
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