Neediness.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 9 November 2013 source ↗
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George H. W. Bush
41st President of the United States, 1989–1993
Nobody has ever accused me of being a superior communicator. If I could have conveyed to the American people the concerns I had, and my heartbeat, a little more clearly, maybe I would not be unemployed and retired. And I might not be this happy, either. I learned a lot from Ronald Reagan about communication. Never got to be in his league in terms of it, but he could say something and the American people might not agree with the issue, but they could empathize with him.
Alan Titchmarsh
Gardener and broadcaster
My inability to play the piano.
David Hasselhoff
American actor, singer, and television personality
Holding a grudge.
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View profile →My wife, Daniela. She is the bringer of joy and clarity, and she is very beautiful.
Loss.
I don't judge others.
More sleep. I am sleep-deprived at the moment. I've just done four films back to back and I am about to start another one, so it is very tough – and wonderful.
I don't have one. I know too many.
I don't judge others.
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