The question
What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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That I never became a virtuoso musician.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗
When Justin Bieber's management kicked us out of his rehearsal because they were afraid we'd laugh at him. I was actually super-excited.
Public catering in the parks, where we lost a tonne of money. Now the public will buy excellent simple, fresh food. All they wanted in the 80s were slimy burgers, Mr Whippy and Coke.
Not being able to live my life over again with the experience I now have.
Not being a professional footballer.
The fact that I might wake up early.
To all my ex-girlfriends because I never turned into the person I thought I was. And to Naomi Campbell, for not being ready to deal with my addictions.
When I was drinking, there were many times when I was out for the night and didn’t come back for a week.
A comedian, and I may have achieved that.
It feels like somebody giving you the keys to unlocking who you really are.
A few haircuts.
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