Paul Merson
English footballer and pundit
For me, love is working through things when it’s not going well.
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
Identity & self
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
Money & investment
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What would you like to be remembered for?
Death & what remains
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
Failure & regret
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
Identity & self
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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's weekly The Q&A repeatedly uses this exact standing prompt.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Like you’ve got no other thought in your head.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗
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Magical, warm, but also butterflies.
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Essential, like oxygen.
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Exultation, fear, quiet comfort and even hate.
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A hand-painted beaded dress from New York. It weighs about 16lb and cost me £4,000, 30 years ago.
For bringing positivity to people.
Gloria Hunniford’s wedding at Hever Castle 20-odd years ago. We had a lovely buffet and a few drinks and then I had to get a cab back to the train station. I said to the driver: “I’m ever so sorry, but I’m not going to be able to hang on till I get to the train. Could you possibly take me down this alleyway?” He said: “Yes, of course.” As I prepared myself to go “to the ladies”, this police car came along and the policeman said: “Hi-de-Hi!”
Getting my full Equity card as a professional performer.
Kind, fun and professional.
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