Kirsty Wark: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Kirsty Wark said elsewhere, not written here

Not singing in a band.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 December 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Paul O'Grady British comedian, actor and television presenter

Too many of my friends, family and peers dying.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2009 source ↗

Jane Asher English actress and author

Fine dining when it goes wrong.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 May 2023 source ↗

Meg Rosoff American novelist

Not being born a boy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 November 2013 source ↗

Irvine Welsh Scottish novelist

There’s been the odd beauty on the dance floor I really ought to have gone home with.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 December 2016 source ↗

People in their 80s who are still volunteering and giving to the community.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 December 2010 source ↗

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