Shirley MacLaine: What has been your biggest disappointment?

Originally asked

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Recorded Shirley MacLaine said elsewhere, not written here

The reviews of my latest film.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

Not being a professional footballer.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 October 2024 source ↗

Hayley Atwell British American actress

Everything’s disappointing when it loses its shine. I’ve lowered my expectations.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 December 2018 source ↗

Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach

That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗

Sam Neill New Zealand actor

My complete ineptitude at sport.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2016 source ↗

At three, I knew I was too tall to be a ballerina, so that wasn’t going to happen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2017 source ↗

Watching my two baby dogs play. They are rat terriers, rescue dogs.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2017 source ↗

The Nutcracker Suite pas de deux.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2017 source ↗

To know whether democracy really will work in the future.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2017 source ↗

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