Kellie Maloney: When were you most embarrassed?

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When were you most embarrassed?

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Kellie Maloney

Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

In my early days of transitioning, I used to come to London and meet for a drink with a group going through the same thing. I used to wear a full wig, and one night I’d drunk too much and fell asleep on the train, and my wig slipped off.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

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Rosie Jones British comedian and actress

One time I got so drunk in the Soho theatre in London that I fell asleep in the disabled toilet for two hours. People still call the toilet Rosie’s Bedroom.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 December 2022 source ↗

Sam Ryder

I once did a record store signing in LA, which I had no business doing. No one was there – just staff. They were getting ready to close the shop and sweeping up.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Michelle Visage

I don’t get embarrassed.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2024 source ↗

Fearne Cotton

On radio, I once said “anal” instead of “angel”.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 March 2026 source ↗