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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's weekly The Q&A repeatedly uses this exact standing prompt.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Right now, like I have no intention of going anywhere else.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗
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My kids. I think if you don’t want to say sorry to your kids you’ve been an appalling parent.
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