People having really loud conversations on their phones in public places.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗
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What is the trait you most deplore in others?
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Looking down at other people. I was brought up to treat people as you treat yourself, with respect. The people you meet on the way up are the people you meet on the way down.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2024 source ↗
People who abuse their power to subjugate others.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2024 source ↗
Schemes. I hate schemers.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗
Manipulative greed and hate.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗
Lack of empathy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗
Ignorance and rudeness. Decency and a please and thank you cost nothing.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 September 2025 source ↗
Lack of empathy.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 September 2025 source ↗
Ignorance and unwillingness to learn.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 October 2025 source ↗
Caring too much about what others think.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2026 source ↗
Flashes of hubris.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗
Not having the ability to say sorry when they’re wrong.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗
Making people smaller than they are because of something they can’t handle in themselves.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗
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