MJ
When people are disingenuous.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
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What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
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View all 193 →Insensitivity. Indifference about what is right or wrong. Indifference about justice.
Not listening to me.
Pettiness, arrogance, boorishness.
Carelessness of truth and others.
More from Maya Jama
View profile →My phone and social media.
As someone who loved her family and friends, worked hard, got successful and had a lovely time in the process.
You’ve got to keep trying because you don’t know what amazing things are round the corner. Also, always be grateful – at one point you wished to be where you are today.
My Birkin bags, which I plan to pass on to my future children.
That I wouldn’t be successful. Joke’s on them, I guess.
I did work in retail while I was getting into presenting and the hours were long and you were always on your feet. It was good vibes, though.
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