Emily Mortimer
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All the things that seem very unimportant and manageable the next morning.
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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
A long-running fixed question in The Guardian's weekly Q&A questionnaire.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Not reading my bank statements thoroughly enough!
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
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Guilt for not being productive enough – ridiculous.
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Worrying about my children.
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Coffee, which is why I’ve given it up.
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'Excuse me, madam, you have a thong hanging out of your handbag.'
As a little bit naughty and a lot nice.
Unnecessary judgment.
Not becoming a ballerina.
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