Al Franken
Senator and comedian
I had to ask people about this, because I couldn’t think of anything, and the consensus seems to be: a general lack of self-awareness.
Identity & self
Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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Vic, my wife, has over the years reduced my impatience, but anybody who has been in a traffic jam with me will know that she hasn’t completed the task yet.
I very often set my heart on things – and if they don’t happen, I’m not great at dealing with disappointment.
Impatience and vanity.
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