Rupert Graves
English actor
Remembering to do things in order, because I have to transcend my nature, which is haphazard.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Daily life
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
Failure & regret
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
Failure & regret
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
Identity & self
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Which book are you ashamed not to have read?
Taste & recommendation
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
How much my son loves me, particularly considering I’ve had a huge career.
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Bozoma Saint John
Marketing executive; former chief marketing officer of Netflix
My daughter. She’s awesome and it’s because I’m awesome. Lol.
Making my mum proud.
I campaigned for a creative industry regulatory body, and that’s now happening in the next 18 months. It’s called CIISA [Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority]. I’m proud that I set the ball rolling and dared to challenge the establishment.
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A sushi chef in my kitchen.
When I concentrate, I put my thumb in my mouth. I once did it during a really important meeting when asked a question I didn’t know the answer to. When I left the meeting my friend said: “What did you put your thumb in your mouth for?” I didn’t know I’d done it.
When I was in my 20s, I had an uncle who took his own life. I would like a second chance to say: “Hang in there.” My parents were living abroad, and me and my sister were just too young to notice the flags.
Enthusiastic, resilient, empathetic.
I’ve never read any Salman Rushdie.
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