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I was crushed when my second book was rejected by 37 publishers.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Jenna Coleman
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Receiving a letter saying I didn’t get into drama school. I felt like Billy Elliot. It was a crushing moment.
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Meeting Rod Stewart.
Jimmy Savile
English media personality and sex offender
Never having been a 100% sex symbol. I only managed 99.9%.
Danny Alexander
British banker
Not playing first-class cricket.
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