Ed Balls: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Ed Balls said elsewhere, not written here

That my competitive pole vault career ended at the age of 15.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 November 2008 source ↗

Others on this question

Andy Murray British professional tennis player, 2005–2024

Professionally, when I lost my first Wimbledon final. I am also disappointed I didn’t learn Spanish when I lived there.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2019 source ↗

Paul Theroux American travel writer and novelist

Political leadership generally.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2013 source ↗

Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach

That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗

Jim Kerr Scottish singer and songwriter

I travelled all the way to the Arctic Circle to see the aurora borealis, then fell asleep and missed it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2022 source ↗

In a pool this summer with the children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 November 2008 source ↗

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