Mary Berry: What has been your biggest disappointment?

Originally asked

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Recorded Mary Berry said elsewhere, not written here

My exam results at school, but it was all my own fault.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Nicola Adams British boxer

Losing in the 2012 world championships final.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2012 source ↗

Patrick Stewart Actor

Gregory Peck not mentioning me when he won best supporting actor at the Golden Globes for Father Mapple in Moby-Dick. I played Ahab.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 February 2011 source ↗

Shane MacGowan Irish singer-songwriter

I never set my sights that high, so I’m not disappointed with anything.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 December 2021 source ↗

Erin O'Connor English model

Not becoming a ballerina.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They are inspirational. They are going to take on a great responsibility and are preparing themselves for it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

I had a little weep with joy 11 years ago when Thomas and Sarah had their IVF twins, safe and sound and perfect.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

Being better at the computer. Then I could be more self-sufficient.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

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