Malorie Blackman: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Malorie Blackman

British writer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Not going to uni and getting my English degree.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Jennifer Egan Novelist, short story writer

That Al Gore was denied the American presidency in 2000.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 November 2011 source ↗

Toyah Willcox English singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter

The world doesn’t reward talent, it mostly rewards those who are connected.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2019 source ↗

Julie Andrews English actress, singer and author

Losing my singing voice. I had to have an operation and unfortunately it was not successful. I’ve not been able to sing since.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗

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 ↗

When my daughter was born.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2013 source ↗

When I read A Monster Calls, by Patrick Ness. Great book.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2013 source ↗

What A Wonderful World, by Louis Armstrong.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2013 source ↗

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