Olly Alexander
English singer and actor
It’s the stuff about my appearance that sticks. I read I had a face like a crumpled napkin and teeth that could till a field.
What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
Failure & regret
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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What keeps you awake at night?
Daily life
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What is your greatest fear?
Identity & self
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What song would you like played at your funeral?
Death & what remains
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
Originally asked
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A review that said I had the charm of a hamster.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2008 source ↗
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View all 124 →“You’ll never, ever work.” When you are young and full of hopes and dreams it’s devastating. I am just grateful that I thought: “Well, I’m going to try.”
“You’re not in Busted any more.” I successfully auditioned to be in Busted and then a couple of days later I got a phone call to say that I was no longer needed as they were going to keep it as the three of them. But it ended up being OK.
I’ve heard it all: too fat, too short, no talent. Those are the things that cut me deep when I was younger, but now they drive me.
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Visiting my children at college. I don't stay long, because their lives are so busy - the way they should be.
Worrying about my children.
Dying in a plane crash and having somebody else get top billing.
Glenn Miller's A String Of Pearls.
Not doing more movies.
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