Bernadette Peters: 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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Bernadette Peters

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People’s need to feel superior to others. All it does is cause judgment and hate.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2025 source ↗

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Tom Fletcher

People who aren’t polite.

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

Indira Varma

People who abuse their power to subjugate others.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2024 source ↗

Helen Skelton

Jealousy. It’s the thief of joy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2026 source ↗

Luise Rainer

To be dishonest. Sometimes people have to be dishonest in order not to hurt, but if someone is basically dishonest, that is a different matter.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, March 2010 source ↗

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

I have a lot to be grateful for, but right now, being married. Having time to be with my husband and his children. I feel very grateful.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2025 source ↗

Question What does happiness look like for you when life is going well? Identity & self

A peaceful, joyous time in the world…or in my head.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 9 April 2025 source ↗

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

I most admire Steve Sondheim, who is not alive anymore. But his words and music keep him alive.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2025 source ↗

Question Which quality in your friends matters most to you? Relationships

Honesty, trustworthiness, and a deep understanding of emotions.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 9 April 2025 source ↗

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