Rebecca Ferguson: What disappointment has stayed with you longest? — FLAPSS

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Rebecca Ferguson

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Without naming names, some people I’ve put a lot of faith and trust and love into.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

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Kelsey Grammer American actor

It would have to be the justice system in Colorado, which is not geared toward taking care of victims. The guys who killed my sister in 1975 always come up for parole every year.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2016 source ↗

The years I lost trying to fix my second marriage.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗

My wife and I were meant to meet Frank Sinatra before he went on stage in Hamburg. But there was a taxi-drivers’ strike and we were too late.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Don Warrington British actor

Being nominated for an award and not winning – there have been a couple.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 February 2022 source ↗

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Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

I didn’t enjoy a bar job and glass collecting – people could be really rude.

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

Question When did you last change your mind about something important? Change of mind

I changed my mind on airing my views. Sometimes silence is better.

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

Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

Safety, and being able to be completely yourself.

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

Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

Antiques and art – I collect 17th‑century portraits.

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

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

The first time I remember being truly happy was with my children on Ainsdale beach, not far from Southport. I spent £15 on butties, and we spent the whole day by the sea.

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

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

I campaigned for a creative industry regulatory body, and that’s now happening in the next 18 months. It’s called CIISA [Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority]. I’m proud that I set the ball rolling and dared to challenge the establishment.

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

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