The question
What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.
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“I have it on very good authority he’s a complete cunt.”
The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
A friend said, “If you remembered everything you did, you’d kill yourself.” He’s sort of crazy, but he’s probably right.
“You’re not funny.” I fully understand why my comedy might not be right for everyone, but don’t tell me, get on with your day!
“You’re never going to make it.” It was some guy I was dating. I had the last laugh.
'Do you have a hobby?' It was a journalist. I went into a tirade: 'How dare you presume I'm a dabbler!'
I don’t care that much about legacy. Within family I do, but not externally.
One of the first TV appearances that our band made in America, on the Craig Ferguson show. I forgot the lyrics to Little Lion Man and then broke two strings.
Infinity. I can’t get my head round it.
Football player of the year 4th XI 2002.
Not having my injuries: shoulders, knees and ankles. I did a lot of contact sports as a kid.
This morning, in a really great conversation with my dad.
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