Douglas Booth: Which trait in yourself do you like least? — FLAPSS

The question

Which trait in yourself do you like least?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

The Guardian's The Q&A has retained this Proust-derived prompt from at least 2007 through 2026, and ABC independently put it to the Obamas in 2011.

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Douglas Booth

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Whenever I walk past an ice-cream shop, I just can’t not buy an ice-cream.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

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Robert Glenister English actor

Lack of confidence.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 July 2022 source ↗

Maxi-multitasking.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2024 source ↗

Tim Peake British Army Air Corps officer and astronaut

Shyness. It really held me back when I was younger, and I wish it hadn’t. I do a better job of not being so shy these days.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2022 source ↗

Siobhán McSweeney

Appearing angry when I’m not angry.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 December 2023 source ↗

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

My friend Josie Naughton, the co‑founder and CEO of the charity Choose Love, which supports refugees and displaced people. She left her job working for Coldplay to dedicate her life to this cause.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

Question What do you believe happens when we die? Death & what remains

We go back from whence we came.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

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

When people are rude to their waiter.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

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

I’ve learned that true love shouldn’t be complicated. It’s the safety and freedom to be seen and celebrated for who you truly are.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

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

Watching the news. Human life seemed pretty cheap in 2024.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

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

Clumsy, kind and excitable.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

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