Short. Fat. Jewish.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
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What is your greatest fear?
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
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What is the worst job you have done?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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Curious, thoughtful and kind.
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Just. Hanging. On.
Passionate, gobby, flabby.
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In my 20s I was in a show called The Unauthorised Autobiography of Samantha Brown. The actor who played my dad messed up his lines and it made me laugh so hard that I ended up peeing my pants.
I’ve never really had a horrible job – I liked working at restaurants and being a nanny when I wasn’t acting.
Your lowest moment is temporary.
When I realised that I could get myself through anything that came my way.
My tendency to be avoidant.
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