The question
How would you sum yourself up in three words?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's weekly The Q&A repeatedly uses this exact standing prompt.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Eager to learn.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 March 2026 source ↗
Empathetic, humble and strong.
Loving, creative, demanding.
Small, determined, lucky.
Resourceful, resilient and compassionate.
On radio, I once said “anal” instead of “angel”.
Picking myself back up after very tricky times and trying again.
Impatience. I’m not very good at waiting around or dealing with things that aren’t moving at a pace that I want them to.
An air steward, because I loved airports. I wrote a letter to British Airways when I was seven and I’ve got the reply in the loft, which says, “You’re a bit young at seven but do stay in touch.” I was that kind of kid who was eager to start the ball rolling.
Superiority. I shrink when I’m around people who act superior, whether it’s due to authority or intellect. I almost become mute.
I assumed that once I reached some level of achievement, I would feel fixed.
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