Julian Lennon: What trait do you most dislike in other people? — FLAPSS

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What trait do you most dislike in other people?

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Julian Lennon

English musician, photographer, and philanthropist

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Ghosting, where you are mid-conversation with someone and they disappear off the face of the planet.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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People having really loud conversations on their phones in public places.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

Dishonesty and insincerity.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, June 2021 source ↗

Cruelty. I don’t see the point.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, October 2024 source ↗

Hugh Grant Actor

Telling me the menu is only accessible through the QR code.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2024 source ↗

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Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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

For being one of the good guys.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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

Fear, anxiety and panic attacks.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

A steam train driver.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

A partner – finding her and enjoying the rest of our lives together. Hopefully it will happen one day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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

I was a waiter with my old friend Justin Clayton; we would sneak in too many drinks and were fired after spilling soup too many times on customers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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