Barbara Taylor Bradford: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Barbara Taylor Bradford

British novelist

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Not having my parents around to share my success.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

Joan Jett American singer, songwriter and guitarist

That my baseball team, Baltimore Orioles, is always in the basement.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 November 2020 source ↗

Paul McKenna British hypnotist and TV personality

People mistaking my kindness for weakness and stealing from me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗

Joan Bakewell English journalist, television presenter and politician

Not being on Morecambe & Wise.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2013 source ↗

Emily Watson English actress

The England football team - they never fail to disappoint.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2008 source ↗

I've never really been unhappy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2014 source ↗

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