That money doesn’t buy happiness.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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I don't go in for disappointment.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 September 2008 source ↗
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Dawn O'Porter
British writer, director, and television presenter
Not winning Celebrity MasterChef. I am still gutted, despite many months of pretending to be fine with it.
Kathleen Turner
American actress
Getting ill. I am in remission [from rheumatoid arthritis], but there is no cure.
Nicola Adams
British boxer
Losing in the 2012 world championships final.
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