David Hasselhoff: If you could revise one chapter of your past, what would you change? — FLAPSS

The question

If you could revise one chapter of your past, what would you change?

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David Hasselhoff

American actor, singer, and television personality

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My drinking habits.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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Jessica Hynes British actress and writer

I wouldn’t have drunk alcohol.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 August 2016 source ↗

Kim Gordon American musician and artist

I wouldn’t care so much what people thought.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 March 2020 source ↗

Nothing. Tony Benn, one of my favourite politicians, said, “I don’t care where you’ve been, I care where you’re going.”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

Sheena Easton Scottish singer

I read too much science fiction to mess with anything. I’d be terrified that, by changing something, my kids wouldn’t be mine.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

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

When I was doing Knight Rider.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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

Rudeness and racism.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

This morning, reading a memorial card I wrote for my mother.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

My father, because he's a positive man with an enormous amount of compassion. My mother passed away four days ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Singing on the Berlin Wall to a million people in 1989.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Not working and not being able to continue to live this lifestyle.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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