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“You’re never going to make it.” It was some guy I was dating. I had the last laugh.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 February 2023 source ↗
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What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you?Originally asked
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American actor, singer, and television personality
"You can't see your children for two weeks." (When I was going through my divorce.)
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Michael Ball
English singer, presenter and actor
“Unfortunately, Michael, I don’t think you’re ever going to work in the acting profession until you’re about 40, and then it’ll only be in minor character roles.” Drama teacher at Guildford School of Acting.
Apart from stuff on social media, an ex-partner telling me I’m unlovable.
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