David Hasselhoff: Which trait in yourself do you like least? — FLAPSS

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Which trait in yourself do you like least?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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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David Hasselhoff

American actor, singer, and television personality

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Holding a grudge.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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Johannes Radebe

My default will always be to go for the worst-case scenario and that is something that I am unlearning.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Self-righteousness and a phobia of embarrassment.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 November 2025 source ↗

Rose Ayling-Ellis British actress

Avoidance coping.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 August 2024 source ↗

Erin O'Connor English model

I'm too diplomatic. I tend to edit my mind before I speak - it can be incredibly draining.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗

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Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

This morning, reading a memorial card I wrote for my mother.

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Question How close have you come to dying? Death & what remains

Scuba diving in Costa Rica. My stunt double and I were trying out some equipment that let us talk to each other and I ran out of air at 80ft - probably because I talked too much. I had to use his air. Then we were surrounded by sharks. It was scary.

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Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Not working and not being able to continue to live this lifestyle.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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

"You can't see your children for two weeks." (When I was going through my divorce.)

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What disappointment has stayed with you longest? Failure & regret

That I wasn't Indiana Jones.

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

A new TV series.

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