Which moment embarrassed you most?

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Having somebody pull my judo trousers down at a competition when I was seven. And finding I wasn’t wearing any pants.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2026 source ↗

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Chris Bryant
An earthquake in Peru forced me and a young man into the street, where he had to introduce me to his family at three in the morning.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2025 source ↗
Bryan Adams Canadian singer-songwriter and musician
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 ↗
Pauline Black
It was a small gig and I was doing Three Minute Hero, which has a long, held note at the end, and I fell off the stage.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 April 2025 source ↗

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