David Oyelowo
Actor, director and producer
Right now. I am a very blessed man.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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When I won gold at the London Olympic Games.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2012 source ↗
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Right where I am now.
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