Ted Danson: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Ted Danson

American actor

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

That I could not play college basketball due to lack of talent.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Andrew O'Hagan Scottish author

The internet. Such potential for good and for levelling up the world, but such a quagmire in reality.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

Jacqui Smith British politician

Not getting a part in the school play.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2009 source ↗

Serena Williams United States professional tennis player, 1995–2022

Any lost match is, of course, disappointing, but every loss is a lesson to be learned.

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

Donna Tartt American novelist and writer

I was very disappointed when I realised I was never going to be an Olympic gymnast, but that was a long time ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2013 source ↗

My wife, who has created our life and our happiness with me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗

I am a bit of a Pollyanna – I spend most of my day happy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗

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