Gregory Porter: What disappointment has stayed with you longest? — FLAPSS

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Gregory Porter

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The Covid years. My life is diminished since then. I lost my brother. My children lost some social expression, and we are still recovering from that.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 April 2025 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 ↗

Louis Smith English artistic gymnast

Not taking more time out from work for holidays.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2013 source ↗

Forest Green Rovers, my football team, getting relegated.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

Mary J Blige American singer and actress

Myself, for having such a lack of love for myself at times.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 April 2010 source ↗

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Empathetic, humble and strong.

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Barack Obama, for his humility and grace in the face of enormous difficulty.

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The years of self-doubt.

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Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

Telling a story to my son about my brother.

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“You’re selfish.” It was a friend.

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Question What do you believe happens when we die? Death & what remains

An accounting is given of our lives. Did you give more than you’ve taken? Hurt more people than you’ve helped?

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