The 12 years I spent in receivership. That was me being a dick. I lost the court case when I wanted to sack my management and had to pay them £120,000. I said, “I am not paying you, because I should have won.”
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
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Nothing. Without my past I wouldn’t be who I am today.
The respelling of my name to Joseph.
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Worry – I am a terrible worrier.
Losing my memory and not being able to work.
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Can I have more than three? Creative, kind, a grafter, engaging, loyal, fun and generous.
I lose bank cards, I’m untidy, I get bored very quickly.
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