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I'm too diplomatic. I tend to edit my mind before I speak - it can be incredibly draining.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
The question
Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?Originally asked
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Michael Flatley
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I don’t give myself that much thought.
Aziz Sancar
Biochemist; Nobel laureate in chemistry for mechanistic studies of DNA repair
In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.
Arnold Palmer
Professional golfer; winner of seven major championships
I have a tip that can take 5 strokes off anyone's golf game. It's called an eraser.
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Composer of musical theatre
I actually don't know who he is.
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When I broke my toe.
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