Cynthia Nixon
American actress and politician
When I was about 15, I auditioned to play Alice In Wonderland on Broadway, and they cast someone else. I never got over it.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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No being able to sing as well as Judy Garland.
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Simon Bird
English actor and comedian
That they stopped making Toffos.
Christopher Eccleston
English actor
Falling off the stage in the third preview of Macbeth at the RSC.
Danny Alexander
British banker
Not playing first-class cricket.
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