Johannes Radebe: When were you most embarrassed? — FLAPSS

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When were you most embarrassed?

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Johannes Radebe

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When my trousers split on stage in Burn the Floor in Australia. I had always been warned to wear my flesh underwear and I did not that day.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

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I worked with Stephen Fry recently and we had a real heart-to-heart. I asked: “What was it like being in prison for being gay?” And thank God someone came in and he didn’t hear me say it. I was mixing him up with when he played Oscar Wilde. I could picture him in his cell.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2024 source ↗

I was in a restaurant with my daughter in Los Angeles and I had an accident involving a stomach upset. That was mortifying for both of us.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 June 2026 source ↗

When I was 16, my dad got drunk at the Oval cricket ground and harangued Sir Garry Sobers, possibly the greatest cricketer of all time, because he didn’t agree with who he’d given as man of the match.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2025 source ↗

Romesh Ranganathan English actor and comedian

I was once walking through Edinburgh with someone in the industry. I was quite drunk and I slowly wet myself.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗

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Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Absolutely nothing. It’s a privilege.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

As someone who cared boldly about people, stood firmly for what he believed in and lifted others when they needed help.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

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

In South Africa I washed cars, I danced in parking lots and shopping malls, and was a children’s entertainer.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Question When did you last change your mind about something important? Change of mind

I almost pulled out of my first solo tour because of impostor syndrome.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Building my mum her dream home.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Lack of empathy and compassion.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

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