Tom Allen
British comedian
Never save anything for best.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Craft & work
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
Money & investment
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What does love feel like?
Relationships
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What is the worst job you have done?
Craft & work
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
To be led by love and not judgment.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗
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To have the courage to fail.
To keep trying to listen to yourself.
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Without naming names, some people I’ve put a lot of faith and trust and love into.
Antiques and art – I collect 17th‑century portraits.
Safety, and being able to be completely yourself.
I didn’t enjoy a bar job and glass collecting – people could be really rude.
The first time I remember being truly happy was with my children on Ainsdale beach, not far from Southport. I spent £15 on butties, and we spent the whole day by the sea.
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