What has been your biggest disappointment?

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The day I had to stop playing football five years ago. I realised I couldn’t hack it any more.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗

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Simon Mayo English radio presenter and author
Feeling as though I had to leave Radio 2 to get my life back on track. I had every intention of being David Jacobs or Brian Matthew and going on until I was 127, but it didn’t turn out like that.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 August 2020 source ↗
Fran Lebowitz American author and public speaker
The supreme court. Specifically the case Bush v Gore, which is where Sandra Day O’Connor – one person – decided the presidential election.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2022 source ↗
Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach
That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗

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