“What is Seann Walsh and how do we make it die?” It was online, thankfully. It wasn’t in Sainsbury’s.
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
A critic once said she wanted to lift a carpet, put me under it and hold it down until I stopped moving.
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Paul McKenna
British hypnotist and TV personality
“Oh, he’s all about money.” I’ve never charged anyone in all the years I’ve been doing one-to-one work. That’s my gift to the world.
I was called the N-word in Romford, by someone stepping off a train as I was getting on.
Maya Jama
British television and radio presenter
That I wouldn’t be successful. Joke’s on them, I guess.
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Playing a pregnant woman, and not being able to find the padding - I shoved a cardie under my dress, and spent the whole play walking around with a sleeve dragging along the floor.
I repeat stories (like my mum used to).
Not making a movie with Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant.
When my son was born and I realised I was a mum.
I have great hopes for Barack Obama.
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