Bob Mackie: Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

The Guardian's The Q&A has retained this Proust-derived prompt from at least 2007 through 2026, and ABC independently put it to the Obamas in 2011.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Bob Mackie said elsewhere, not written here

Being overly critical.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2023 source ↗

Others on this question

Modesty and humility.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2003 source ↗

Speaking negatively to myself.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 August 2026 source ↗

Gayle King Broadcaster

I’m disorganized.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2016 source ↗

Any type of indecision.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2009 source ↗

The inability to appreciate true talent.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2023 source ↗

A great entrance-making outfit, where everyone oohs and aahs!

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 4 April 2023 source ↗

My closest friends have always been my clients and coworkers, their love and loyalty, not to mention their amazing talents!

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 4 April 2023 source ↗

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