Jack Whitehall: If you could revise one chapter of your past, what would you change? — FLAPSS

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If you could revise one chapter of your past, what would you change?

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Jack Whitehall

English comedian, actor, presenter and writer

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All of my hairstyles from the age of 16 to 25.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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Rupert Graves English actor

I’d edit out all my gauche incomprehension.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2015 source ↗

Joseph Fiennes English actor

Doc Brown proved that editing the past is disastrous.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2008 source ↗

Kiefer Sutherland British and Canadian actor

I would take things a little slower.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 September 2017 source ↗

Tim Minchin Australian musician, writer, actor and comedian

I’d take back some dumb shit I said when I had no audience and found that being shocking made people laugh.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 July 2020 source ↗

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Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Turning into my father.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Tricking my dad into doing naked yoga.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

Mainly my devil dog.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

It’s also one of the best jobs I’ve done, but two hours in, when everyone’s pissed and ignoring you, hosting the Brit awards can be a tough gig.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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

“You look like a fat Jack Whitehall.”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

I’m rabidly indiscreet. If you tell me an embarrassing story, it will probably end up in one of my scripts or standup routines.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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