Sebastian Coe: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Sebastian Coe said elsewhere, not written here

Not hearing the Ellington band live.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2012 source ↗

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Minnie Driver British and American actress

I thought that I would become more mature about certain things, and it didn’t happen.

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Ed Balls British broadcaster and politician

That my competitive pole vault career ended at the age of 15.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 November 2008 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 ↗

Adam Lambert American singer

I’ve learned to accept everything. Part of enjoying life is releasing those disappointments.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 February 2023 source ↗

When I am with my four children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2012 source ↗

Among others, Mikhail Gorbachev for leadership that enabled the peaceful transition from communism in eastern Europe.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2012 source ↗

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