Jason Sudeikis: What trait do you most dislike in other people?

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What trait do you most dislike in other people?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Jason Sudeikis

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Entitlement or a lack of manners. Though I find they often flock together.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2017 source ↗

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John Simm English musician and actor

Arrogance, bullying, meanness – just try to be kind, it’s not difficult.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 March 2023 source ↗

Bobbi Brown

Being untruthful.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

Shakin' Stevens Welsh rock and roll singer and songwriter

Bullying, whether face to face or online.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 February 2023 source ↗

Cathy Rigby

Arrogance and a lack of respect for others.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, August 2012 source ↗

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Having a bunch of answers and getting to fill in the questions. With loved ones. While in Maui.

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A sense of humor and/or the ability to use a toilet correctly.

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Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

Wherever I’m sitting, once I finish this questionnaire.

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

The way I allow myself to talk to myself.

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Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Either living up to or not living up to my potential.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2017 source ↗

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