Vince Cable: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Vince Cable

British politician

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

The failure of my party to make the big political breakthrough it deserves.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2009 source ↗

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Jason Derulo American singer and songwriter

That I haven’t done a film I love yet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2022 source ↗

Andrew O'Hagan Scottish author

The internet. Such potential for good and for levelling up the world, but such a quagmire in reality.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

Donna Tartt American novelist and writer

I was very disappointed when I realised I was never going to be an Olympic gymnast, but that was a long time ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2013 source ↗

Cybill Shepherd American actress and former model

Not doing more movies.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2008 source ↗

My best times have been around my family.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2009 source ↗

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