Tony Ross
British writer of children's books
Being continually overlooked in awards ceremonies and honours lists.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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When were you happiest?
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Super Mario Brothers.
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Danny Cipriani
England rugby union player
Not getting picked for England.
I spent about five years living in Paris thinking I would become Kristin Scott Thomas, and it didn’t happen.
Noah Harari
Israeli historian and philosopher
That I still don’t understand life. When I was young, I thought at some point I would find somebody who does. I am 45, and there is a good chance that I’ll never meet somebody like that.
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