The Covid years. My life is diminished since then. I lost my brother. My children lost some social expression, and we are still recovering from that.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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Not being able to start my own company
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Engelbert Humperdinck
British singer
Not understanding the business side of my career enough. I could have probably been much wealthier than I am.
Politics. And casting directors.
Bradley Wiggins
British former professional road and track racing cyclist
Never going back to the Tour de France and trying to win again.
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