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When I was 14 I went up for Juliet with Zeffirelli and I was hugely disappointed that I didn’t get that.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2018 source ↗
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Shane MacGowan
Irish singer-songwriter
I never set my sights that high, so I’m not disappointed with anything.
Jacqui Smith
British politician
Not getting a part in the school play.
Gino D'Acampo
Italian-British celebrity chef and media personality
That Italy didn’t qualify for the World Cup this year.
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Very warm and slightly giddying
As a good friend.
Work-wise, joining the National Theatre when I was 21.
A £400 Zandra Rhodes dress for the royal premiere of The Railway Children. More recently, a Wurlitzer jukebox for my husband’s birthday.
Last night, having dinner with my husband, John, my son, Jonathan, and his girlfriend, Maude.
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