David Hasselhoff: What thought won't let you sleep? — FLAPSS

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What thought won't let you sleep?

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David Hasselhoff

American actor, singer, and television personality

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Terror of the next day.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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Nothing. If I’m worried or upset or tormented, I go to sleep quickly and easily, to find welcome oblivion.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2025 source ↗

John Waters American filmmaker

Nothing, I can sleep everywhere but an aeroplane.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗

Melanie Chisholm British pop singer

My little girl. I often get visits just for a cuddle.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗

Edward Fox British actor

If you have a nice drink before going to bed, you don’t stay awake at night. I like almost anything in a bottle.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2017 source ↗

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Selling fire alarms at 18 or 19.

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When I was doing Knight Rider.

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Question How close have you come to dying? Death & what remains

Scuba diving in Costa Rica. My stunt double and I were trying out some equipment that let us talk to each other and I ran out of air at 80ft - probably because I talked too much. I had to use his air. Then we were surrounded by sharks. It was scary.

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Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Not working and not being able to continue to live this lifestyle.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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