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When were you most embarrassed?

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Giovanna Fletcher
At the TV Baftas last year I was wearing these heels that had stiff bows on the front. One heel locked into the other bow and I went arse over tit.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2024 source ↗
Kellie Maloney Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician
In my early days of transitioning, I used to come to London and meet for a drink with a group going through the same thing. I used to wear a full wig, and one night I’d drunk too much and fell asleep on the train, and my wig slipped off.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗
Olly Alexander English singer and actor
At the Mighty Hoopla festival, Kimberley and Nicola from Girls Aloud joined me on stage for a Girls Aloud song. I completely forgot the words.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 March 2025 source ↗

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