David Hasselhoff: What disappointment has stayed with you longest? — FLAPSS

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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David Hasselhoff

American actor, singer, and television personality

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

That I wasn't Indiana Jones.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗

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Danny Cipriani England rugby union player

Not getting picked for England.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 March 2010 source ↗

Dan Aykroyd Canadian and American actor and musician

Failure at surfing school.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2013 source ↗

Christy Turlington Burns American model

My father’s death before my marriage and motherhood.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2017 source ↗

Rick Astley Singer, songwriter and radio presenter

Fame. The upside is not worth the downside – you can’t turn fame on and off, and have privacy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 October 2018 source ↗

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Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

This morning, reading a memorial card I wrote for my mother.

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Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

When I was doing Knight Rider.

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Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Rudeness and racism.

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Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Holding a grudge.

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Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

"You can't see your children for two weeks." (When I was going through my divorce.)

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Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

A new TV series.

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