When a person is judgmental without realizing that they are the thing they detest in others.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Their inability to deal with my disorganisation.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗
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Clive Myrie
British journalist, newsreader, and presenter
Cruelty, bullying, selfishness.
Erin O'Connor
English model
Unnecessary judgment.
Cruelty…no, maybe dishonesty or disingenuousness. All are equally deplorable.
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View profile →When I was 17 I launched into a rant at my dad about what I thought of him. We never spoke about it again and then he passed away. I would love to say sorry to him.
The arcade game, Guitar Hero. I’ve got the full unit in my house. It’s so sad.
My children ending up anything like me.
I was once walking through Edinburgh with someone in the industry. I was quite drunk and I slowly wet myself.
My complete lack of organisation that affects all part of my life – my living space, my being in touch with people, everything. I am a walking shitshow.
A comedian or rapper. You can tell by the way I’m dressed that I’m a frustrated rapper.
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