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Oversharing. I long to be intimately connected to people and sometimes, among strangers, I don’t read the room.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 February 2023 source ↗
The question
Which trait in yourself do you like least?Originally asked
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View all 239 →I don’t say that I’m perfect but there’s nothing that I deplore.
Self-denigration, an old strategy for extorting praise from people. (“I am a terrible person.” “No, you’re a wonderful person and we all love you.”)
Romesh Ranganathan
English actor and comedian
My complete lack of organisation that affects all part of my life – my living space, my being in touch with people, everything. I am a walking shitshow.
Flirting with danger.
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View profile →A sense of home.
Weirdly, sometimes exhaustion keeps me awake. If I am really tired, I won’t sleep well.
Missing a cue on stage. I had to come on and move a piece of furniture with another actor and I completely forgot. I looked at the monitor and said, “Why is he standing on his own?” And somebody said, “Aren’t you meant to help him?”
For being joyful.
Not actualising my full potential.
Less phone use.
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