Bobby Gillespie
Singer and songwriter
Corbyn losing the 2019 election.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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Not being a soccer star.
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Gloria Estefan
Cuban-American singer and songwriter
Not yet being able to sing in a free Cuba.
Susan Greenfield
British scientist
Although I have a driving licence, I don't drive – I am very bad at it.
Brenda Blethyn
British actress
I was really disappointed not to be auditioned for Pride & Prejudice, but then they changed their minds and I got the part of Mrs Bennet.
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