Big Narstie
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It isn’t supposed to hurt, I know that.
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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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 everything is in high definition, and life is on your side.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗
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Tim Minchin
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Anxiety, mostly, once you have kids.
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A tumble dryer.
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Not being flexible enough to dance freely.
A business-class flight. Pure indulgence.
Anyone whose party I said I’d go to and didn’t turn up. I can get quite socially anxious at times.
Lack of confidence masquerading as perfectionism.
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