Laziness, lack of empathy, lack of humour.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I have a hard time with people who are manipulative.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
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Barack Obama
44th President of the United States, 2009–2017; United States Senator from Illinois 2005–2008
The thing actually that I most dislike is cruelty. I can't stand cruel people. And if I see people doing something mean to somebody else, just to make themselves feel important it really gets me mad.
People who can’t wait to argue.
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View profile →“Everyone hates you.” (My manager, a long time ago.)
Having a few songs that outlive you is a nice way to be remembered.
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I wish I could worry less.
When my son got into art school.
Nothing. I sleep like a log.
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