Judith Light: Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

The Guardian's The Q&A has retained this Proust-derived prompt from at least 2007 through 2026, and ABC independently put it to the Obamas in 2011.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Judith Light said elsewhere, not written here

I dislike my impatience.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, September 2019 source ↗

Others on this question

Worrying at things.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 July 2026 source ↗

Courtney Pine British jazz musician

I am not studious enough. I get easily distracted.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 September 2022 source ↗

My default will always be to go for the worst-case scenario and that is something that I am unlearning.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

James Norton English actor

I have a habit of sabotaging the moment in pursuit of perfection.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2022 source ↗

Bigotry and cruelty in any form.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, September 2019 source ↗

Bryan Stevenson.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, September 2019 source ↗

Having the opportunity to contribute and serve.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 27 September 2019 source ↗

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