What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Jacqui Smith said elsewhere, not written here
Not getting a part in the school play.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2009 source ↗

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Gavin Rossdale British musician
Sometimes it was disappointing not to have the fan base at home in the UK that we had elsewhere.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2020 source ↗
Johnny Flynn British actor and musician
When I left drama school, I thought I was going to work at the Royal Court and tell stories about political injustice. I got cast in ITV murder mysteries.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2022 source ↗
Tony Ross British writer of children's books
Being continually overlooked in awards ceremonies and honours lists.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2013 source ↗
Adrian Edmondson English actor, comedian, musician and writer
Not doing Top Of The Pops when The Young Ones’ single went to number one.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 July 2018 source ↗

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