John Simm
English musician and actor
Professionally, becoming a relative success in a job that I love; and personally, helping to raise two wonderful children.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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What keeps you awake at night?
Daily life
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How close have you come to death?
Death & what remains
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
Money & investment
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
Failure & regret
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What song would you like played at your funeral?
Death & what remains
Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I am a terrible driver, so not having killed myself or anyone else, so far.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 October 2020 source ↗
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My relationship.
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I ran 10k once. I’ve got a medal.
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I am a pretty good dog mum.
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Our dog, Snowy. He’s a miniature poodle, and he’s needy and really irritating as a result.
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.
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