Paul Hollywood: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Paul Hollywood

English baker and chef

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

That I stopped martial arts 20 years ago.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

Andi Oliver British cook, television and radio broadcaster, singer

The fact that I didn’t get more success in the music industry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 December 2021 source ↗

Ruth Jones Welsh actress, producer, and writer

The Guardian’s review of my book.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 November 2018 source ↗

Letting down the people I love.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2024 source ↗

du Beke English dancer and TV presenter

Not doing as well as I’d hoped in dancing competitions. I was massively competitive and massively disappointed most of the time. It’s the same now.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2019 source ↗

My mum, for bringing up three lads.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2014 source ↗

In Cyprus between 1994 and 1999. I was baking out there, the weather was fantastic, it was a great place to be and I met my wife Alex.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2014 source ↗

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