Maggie O'Farrell
Irish-British novelist
Interrupting or talking over people. As a stammerer, I am particularly alert to this.
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The inability to appreciate true talent.
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Alison Steadman
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Lack of understanding and tolerance.
After the third time someone’s late, we can’t be friends any more.
People who do not love. If you are not loving, you are not living. Why wouldn’t you love? What’s the problem?
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Being overly critical.
A great entrance-making outfit, where everyone oohs and aahs!
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