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Beijing 2008 – not making the Olympic final.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Louis Smith
English artistic gymnast
Not taking more time out from work for holidays.
Edwina Currie
Former British politician, broadcaster and writer
Not becoming chancellor.
Russell Howard
British comedian and presenter
Seeing Bob Dylan live.
Marian Keyes
Irish writer
Not having had children.
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Probably my wife, because sometimes I do crazy things.
Being dad to my kids and having a family.
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