Hugh Dennis: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Hugh Dennis said elsewhere, not written here

At the time, it was the fact that my first marriage didn't work, but subsequently that proved to be a good thing.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 February 2011 source ↗

Others on this question

Elisabeth Moss American actor

I don't dwell on disappointments.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 March 2012 source ↗

Terence Conran British restaurateur and designer

Merging my company with BHS – it was a great mistake.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 August 2016 source ↗

Sara Cox English broadcaster

As an adult, not having my own horse yet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2019 source ↗

Paul Giamatti American actor

This year? Losing to François Englert and Pete Higgs. I truly thought I had that in the bag.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2013 source ↗

I am probably happiest now, but I have been happy at every stage of my life.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 February 2011 source ↗

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