Forgetfulness. I leave valuable possessions scattered around the globe.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 March 2011 source ↗
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?Originally asked
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Trying to do a million things at once.
Ed Harris
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Asking my wife questions that don't need to be asked.
I’m very impatient – next question.
Speaking negatively to myself.
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I love curating things in general. I love writing. It might actually be the solution to my problem, my dilemma that I don't know what to do. It's because I like to do everything. I like to appease that nature of wanting to dabble in things.
I'd need a great business partner. I'm glad we're talking about it because it's been a great frustration in my life. I can't seem to find the right person to help me do that.
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Like there's nothing you can do about it.
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