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Picking my nose.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2008 source ↗
The question
Which trait in yourself do you like least?Originally asked
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Being a bit mean now and again, too impetuous, snappy, bit of a temper.
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Procrastination.
Being judgmental.
Procrastination.
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To fail better next time.
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