Rita Moreno
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Originally asked
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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My complete lack of organisation that affects all part of my life – my living space, my being in touch with people, everything. I am a walking shitshow.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗
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Their inability to deal with my disorganisation.
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