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Not always standing up for myself enough.
Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2012 source ↗
The question
Which trait in yourself do you like least?Originally asked
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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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Matthew Modine
American actor
I would deplore feeling deplorable about myself.
When I’m feeling lazy and I sleep in too much.
I talk too much.
Yo-Yo Ma
Cellist
I love to break rules.
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Loyalty, kindness, honesty, trustworthiness, reliability.
I wish I were braver, although I try. I work too hard and don’t play enough. Too much work ethic, not enough “fun.”
Peacefully, in good physical health, sound of mind, still active, at a great age, with my children around me.
My agent Mort Janklow, Sidney Poitier, and Barbara Walters.
Healthy, happy children. A wonderful, loving partner with whom to share my life.
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