Jack Whitehall: What thought won't let you sleep? — FLAPSS

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What thought won't let you sleep?

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Jack Whitehall

English comedian, actor, presenter and writer

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Mainly my devil dog.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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Ronnie Wood English rock musician

My metabolism. Ever since I was a little kid, I was always up halfway through the night.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 September 2017 source ↗

Bertie Carvel British actor

Things I said in interviews.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 October 2021 source ↗

Lionel Shriver American author

My own bad prose.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 May 2016 source ↗

Joely Richardson British actress

Fear of the future.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2015 source ↗

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

I’m rabidly indiscreet. If you tell me an embarrassing story, it will probably end up in one of my scripts or standup routines.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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

It’s also one of the best jobs I’ve done, but two hours in, when everyone’s pissed and ignoring you, hosting the Brit awards can be a tough gig.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Don’t make jokes at the expense of Little Mix. They have an ardent fanbase.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Turning into my father.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

“You look like a fat Jack Whitehall.”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question If you could revise one chapter of your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

All of my hairstyles from the age of 16 to 25.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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