Jack Whitehall: What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? — FLAPSS

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What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you?

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JW

Jack Whitehall

English comedian, actor, presenter and writer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

“You look like a fat Jack Whitehall.”

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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Siobhán McSweeney

“Sorry, I don’t mean to insult you, but did you know you look a bit like that actress Siobhán McSweeney?”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 December 2023 source ↗

A headmaster said I was a complete washout and I would never be any good for anything.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗

Liev Schreiber American actor

“Not interested.” Who? Many people.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 September 2024 source ↗

Rosalind Eleazar

I don’t think you could print it, it’s so bad.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2025 source ↗

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Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Tricking my dad into doing naked yoga.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

I was bumped as a guest on The Justin Lee Collins show for Bianca from EastEnders.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question If you could revise one chapter of your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

All of my hairstyles from the age of 16 to 25.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Turning into my father.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

I dislike dawdlers. When I walk, I do so with purpose. I have no time for people shuffling along.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

I’m rabidly indiscreet. If you tell me an embarrassing story, it will probably end up in one of my scripts or standup routines.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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