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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Suzi Quatro
American-British rock musician
Not being able to have more kids.
I was very sorry to stop at two children – I would have liked to have had a third – and I am very sorry to have got divorced.
Marie Kondo
Japanese organizing consultant, author, and television show host
In elementary school: I opened my lunchbox and it was empty. I was devastated.
Pauline McLynn
Irish character actress and author
Actors live in a constant state of disappointment. I’ll never be happy with what I’ve done.
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View profile →Couple of days ago, reading a thank-you note my parents had left after we celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Wyoming.
'You're not free.'
Near head-on collision driving from Oklahoma to California back in the 70s.
The day our daughter was born, or maybe fishing on the Colorado river with my wife and brother and his buddy Earl.
Greed and stupidity.
Asking my wife questions that don't need to be asked.
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