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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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2022 source ↗
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Which trait in yourself do you like least?Originally asked
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Adrian Dunbar
Irish actor
Being a bit mean now and again, too impetuous, snappy, bit of a temper.
Not getting to the point.
Impatience and vanity.
Bruno Tonioli
Italian choreographer
I don’t think anyone should deplore anything about themselves. You can always improve things, but by deploring you’re putting yourself on a losing streak.
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