David Hasselhoff: What accomplishment matters most to you? — FLAPSS

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What accomplishment matters most to you?

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David Hasselhoff

American actor, singer, and television personality

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Singing on the Berlin Wall to a million people in 1989.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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Barack Obama 44th President of the United States, 2009–2017; United States Senator from Illinois 2005–2008

One of the things that Michelle and I are proud of is that we came through the White House with our souls intact. Everybody has heard: Power corrupts. I do think if you are placed in such an artificial situation, and your office has great importance, there is a tendency for people to want to please you. To not be as honest with you. We fought against that.

Recorded Ben Tiggelaar, Forward Thinking Leadership, Amsterdam, Ben Tiggelaar, 28 September 2018 source ↗

Growing three brains.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 August 2026 source ↗

Ashley Jensen Scottish actress and narrator

That my son is kind and he loves David Bowie.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2017 source ↗

Alice Eve British actress

Quitting smoking.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 April 2020 source ↗

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Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

My father, because he's a positive man with an enormous amount of compassion. My mother passed away four days ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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

When I was doing Knight Rider.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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

Selling fire alarms at 18 or 19.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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

Holding a grudge.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Not working and not being able to continue to live this lifestyle.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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

"You can't see your children for two weeks." (When I was going through my divorce.)

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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