Paula Wilcox: What trait do you most dislike in other people? — FLAPSS

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What trait do you most dislike in other people?

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Paula Wilcox

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Complaining about the weather, because there’s nothing you can do about it. There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

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Superiority. I shrink when I’m around people who act superior, whether it’s due to authority or intellect. I almost become mute.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 March 2026 source ↗

When people talk over others.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2022 source ↗

I can’t bear people who lie.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Meghan Trainor American singer-songwriter

Being mean online.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 June 2024 source ↗

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Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

I’m very impatient – next question.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

We’ve run out of champagne.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

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

I don’t think I’ve ever done a job that I hate. I worked as a temp briefly when I was out of work and it was fun.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

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

Anything, because I’m a worrier. Also, if I’m working on a really exciting project, I can be awake like an excited child looking forward to going on holiday.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Impatient, funny, worrier.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

A driver or a helicopter.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2026 source ↗

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