Dolly Parton
American singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman
Dishonesty and being late for appointments.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
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What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Time & hindsight
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What keeps you awake at night?
Daily life
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How close have you come to death?
Death & what remains
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What would you like to be remembered for?
Death & what remains
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What is the worst job you have done?
Craft & work
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
A verbatim standing question in The Guardian's rotating Q&A questionnaire, documented across respondents and years.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I always try to see the good. I never look for the bad.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 August 2024 source ↗
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View all 197 →Arrogance and narcissism.
People not remembering who I am.
Complacent stupidity.
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Rhythm patterns from my dance shows.
My recent battle with cancer.
I think any of us will be lucky to be remembered at all.
Digging foundations in the freezing-cold Chicago winters.
The day my son was born.
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