Natalie Imbruglia: What do you fear most? — FLAPSS

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What do you fear most?

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Vanity Fair, to its interview subject, The Proust Questionnaire

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Natalie Imbruglia

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As an Italian, tinned spaghetti. As a child, I was once served it at someone’s house. It was quite frightening.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗

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Losing my makeup bag.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2024 source ↗

Sofia Coppola American filmmaker and actress

Being stuck in a project that’s not challenging me, or true to my nature.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2023 source ↗

A world where greed rules.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2020 source ↗

Gina Lollobrigida

I honestly don’t have a particular fear. We must live life without limits, and fear can become a limit.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2013 source ↗

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Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

I worry a lot about how to juggle being a single parent and working – scheduling keeps me up at night!

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Be true to yourself.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

I’ve enjoyed every single job, including working at my dad’s chicken shop selling potato gems (fried potato circles) to the surfer dudes.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗

Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

Finally nailing being on time.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗

Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

My younger self for being hard on myself.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗

Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

A hairdresser through the week and a star on the weekends.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗

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