Kate Humble: What is the worst job you have ever had? — FLAPSS

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What is the worst job you have ever had?

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Kate Humble

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I lived in Cape Town, and I was spotted on the street and signed up by a modelling agency. I did about three shoots before I realised I hate having my photograph taken and I like food.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

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Sue Perkins British actress, singer, writer and comedian

Cleaning toilets in a hotel in Croydon when I was 16. A guest once gave me a half-eaten bag of pistachios as a tip, so there were perks.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 October 2018 source ↗

Melissa McCarthy American actress

I shucked oysters for a day without the proper knife or gloves. I had to go to hospital as I’d ripped my hands up. I can’t recommend it as a career option.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2019 source ↗

Judith Kerr British writer and illustrator

Secretary to a lawyer. I was sacked after a week.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗

Kwame Kwei-Armah Actor and playwright

Doing the bins while working for McDonald’s in west Ealing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 October 2018 source ↗

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Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

“We’d love you to be on the cover of our magazine and we’ll give you a makeover.”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

The first time I stood on top of the hill that I now live on, in 2007.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

Panic and euphoria.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

People having really loud conversations on their phones in public places.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Not feeling old but everyone treating you that way.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Scruffy, infuriating and kind.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

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