What is the worst job you have done?

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Recorded Kate Humble said elsewhere, not written here
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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Jack Whitehall English comedian, actor, presenter and writer
It’s also one of the best jobs I’ve done, but two hours in, when everyone’s pissed and ignoring you, hosting the Brit awards can be a tough gig.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗
Joseph Fiennes English actor
Several: cutting the local vicar's lawn, shovelling shit from a stable, waiting tables, picking up and washing actors' smelly pants and socks.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2008 source ↗
Sheena Easton Scottish singer
A cafeteria in Glasgow where the manager was horrible. I walked out and got a great job in a betting shop.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
Stephen Graham English actor
I worked in a TGI Fridays when I was 19 and came to London for the first time. It was absolutely horrible and I got fired after two weeks.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 April 2018 source ↗

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