Donald Sutherland
Canadian actor
The behaviour of those dogs.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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When were you happiest?
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Retiring from playing rugby.
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Sam Neill
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My complete ineptitude at sport.
I am consistently disappointed in the music industry. Every time someone says that I’m underrated, that feels extremely disappointing because I’ve done my end of the bargain.
Adam Lambert
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I’ve learned to accept everything. Part of enjoying life is releasing those disappointments.
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