Paapa Essiedu
British actor
To find as many moments to laugh as possible.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
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What is your greatest fear?
Identity & self
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
Failure & regret
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
Failure & regret
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What is the worst job you have done?
Craft & work
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What would you like to leave your children?
Death & what remains
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.
The best way to spend time is to waste it.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗
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You have to ride the wave and never wait for it to be calm, because it never will be.
Don’t answer every question you’re asked.
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Absolutely nothing.
The main courses are never as tasty as starters. But enough about my sex life.
“I would love to go on a date with you, but I’d be too embarrassed.”
Cockroach stamper at a dried-flower factory.
A strong work ethic and enough wealth not to need it.
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