Greed, lack of empathy. Same thing.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I dislike dawdlers. When I walk, I do so with purpose. I have no time for people shuffling along.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗
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I was hellbent on being a Thunderbird. I was devastated when my parents finally told me it was a fictional organisation. Ruined my 18th.
I’m rabidly indiscreet. If you tell me an embarrassing story, it will probably end up in one of my scripts or standup routines.
It’s also one of the best jobs I’ve done, but two hours in, when everyone’s pissed and ignoring you, hosting the Brit awards can be a tough gig.
“You look like a fat Jack Whitehall.”
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