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When were you most embarrassed?

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Meghann Fahy

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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.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2026 source ↗

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Throwing up all over the red velvet seats in the House of Lords on a school trip, aged nine.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 May 2025 source ↗

Fainting as a chorister in Winchester Cathedral in the middle of a service.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗

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Walking with Eric Clapton’s tour manager Mick to meet Eric backstage, and when I met Eric I said, “Hi Mick.” I wanted to die.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 December 2022 source ↗

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Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2025 source ↗

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Curious, thoughtful and kind.

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Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

My tendency to be avoidant.

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Question What do you believe happens when we die? Death & what remains

Being alive on Earth is challenging and I like to believe that whatever happens after is filled with peace and ease.

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Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Crashing in an aeroplane into an ocean at night.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2026 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Your lowest moment is temporary.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2026 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

I’ve never really had a horrible job – I liked working at restaurants and being a nanny when I wasn’t acting.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2026 source ↗

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