John Waters
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Judgmental without investigation.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I can’t bear people who lie.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗
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Arrogance and a lack of respect for others.
Shakin' Stevens
Welsh rock and roll singer and songwriter
Bullying, whether face to face or online.
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View profile →I don’t know and I don’t really care, because I’ll be dead, so it won’t really matter.
When my daughter and my stepdaughters were feeling unhappy, we used to pretend to unlock something in their heart and then pour golden liquid into them, and it always warmed them. For me, that’s what love feels like – a warm feeling inside.
Fiercely loyal, funny, easy-going. I’m sure my daughter and stepdaughters wouldn’t agree with the last bit, but I think I am.
Fear of flying.
Nothing: I live in the now.
My mum. I was horrendous growing up – I was always arguing with her.
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