David Hasselhoff: What is the worst thing anyone has said to you? — FLAPSS

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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?

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David Hasselhoff

American actor, singer, and television personality

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

"You can't see your children for two weeks." (When I was going through my divorce.)

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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Fran Healy Scottish musician

“Everyone hates you.” (My manager, a long time ago.)

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗

That I am a terrible actor.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗

There are yards and yards and yards of abuse every day. I ignore the lot of it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

Johannes Radebe

I’ll never amount to anything. Who? He was my rival at dance school. It hurt and is something that I’ve always had in the back of my head to defy.

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

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Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

When I was doing Knight Rider.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What do you consider your greatest achievement? Craft & work

Singing on the Berlin Wall to a million people in 1989.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What is the trait you most deplore in others? Values & belief

Rudeness and racism.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What is your greatest fear? Identity & self

Not working and not being able to continue to live this lifestyle.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question Which trait do you most dislike in yourself? Identity & self

Holding a grudge.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

Question What most recently made you cry? Identity & self

This morning, reading a memorial card I wrote for my mother.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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