Kelis Rogers
American singer
This has been a really good year so far.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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I couldn't answer that. There are so many amazing things – falling in love, winning an Oscar, moving my mom out to America and just having a simple dinner with great friends.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2009 source ↗
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My best mate had a healthy baby girl about 45 minutes ago and named her after me. My heart is bursting.
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At my wedding in Ravello, surrounded by friends and relatives.
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