Fran Lebowitz
American author and public speaker
I just hate to work, so I can’t choose one.
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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What most recently made you cry?
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What would you like to be remembered for?
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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What is your greatest fear?
Identity & self
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Working at a petrol station.
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Maya Jama
British television and radio presenter
I did work in retail while I was getting into presenting and the hours were long and you were always on your feet. It was good vibes, though.
When I worked at a dog food company shovelling the exterminated rats.
David Harewood
British actor and presenter
I was a bailiff for half a morning. I couldn’t stand it.
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View profile →Myself. I didn’t know how to protect myself adequately when I was younger, and I think I would have experienced my youth differently if I had.
I would get therapy in my early 20s.
Three days ago. I don’t even know why. Sometimes I just feel emotional about how vulnerable humans are.
As fun and of help to others.
Being delusional and dreaming big.
Not trying something I really want to do.
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