Ted Danson: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Ted Danson

American actor

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

That I could not play college basketball due to lack of talent.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Jaime Winstone English actress

England losing the World Cup.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2012 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 Smith English fashion designer

Missing out on a good education.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 May 2009 source ↗

Russell Tovey English actor

Never learning to play the piano.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 October 2010 source ↗

My wife, who has created our life and our happiness with me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗

I am a bit of a Pollyanna – I spend most of my day happy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗

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