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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
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