Jimmy Akingbola: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Jimmy Akingbola

British-Nigerian TV, theatre and film actor

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Not being in Black Panther.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2020 source ↗

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Kirsty Wark Scottish journalist and television presenter

Not singing in a band.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 December 2010 source ↗

Speech Debelle Musical artist

Not doing further education.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 November 2009 source ↗

Kerry Godliman

This country’s enchantment with privately educated, self-serving liars.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

Rebecca Lucy Taylor

I am consistently disappointed in the music industry. Every time someone says that I’m underrated, that feels extremely disappointing because I’ve done my end of the bargain.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗

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Working in a warehouse, packing frozen meat. It was a nightmare: I hate the cold and it was very tough.

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Yesterday, talking about my brother, who passed away.

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Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

An in-house chef.

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I am not sure I’ve really been in love.

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