The question
What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
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Schemes. I hate schemers.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗
Discrimination, for any reason.
Impatience and temper. Enough already!
A lack of generosity. It can take so many forms—it doesn’t just have to do with money—so I’m always shocked when people can’t muster any at all.
Never picking up the check.
When I was little, a couple of rapes took place in Glasgow. I remember my mum saying to walk in the middle of the pavement, and to this day I am very conscious of where I am.
Turning on the news.
As a great songwriter.
Going on stage and saying, “Good evening Lyon!” I was in Marseille.
Uncontrollable, wonderful.
Not being in pain – I have back problems and had shoulder surgery just before Christmas and there isn’t a day that goes by when I am not in pain.
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