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I have a mild fear of not being appreciative enough for the luck that has come my way. That’s about it.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2022 source ↗
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What do you fear most?Originally asked
Vanity Fair, to its interview subject, The Proust Questionnaire
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