Abigail Breslin
American actress
When I haven't given my all, like when I'm working and I feel I could have done better.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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No being able to sing as well as Judy Garland.
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Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London since 2016
Labour losing the 2015 election: we weren’t able to help the people who needed us most.
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Not having a 32-inch waist for most of my adult life.
Ashley Walters
British actor and rapper
Not being part of the Transformers franchise.
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