Heston Blumenthal: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Heston Blumenthal

English chef

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

When we bought the contaminated oysters and I made the decision to close the Fat Duck, not knowing if I would ever open again.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 October 2011 source ↗

Others on this question

Jane Horrocks British actress

No being able to sing as well as Judy Garland.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 October 2009 source ↗

James Bay English singer-songwriter and guitarist

My left foot. (I’m great with my right – I can bend it like Beckham.)

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2016 source ↗

Peter Capaldi Actor and director

I am always disappointed when I see myself on the screen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

I try not to have disappointments, because a lot of the bad things that happen in life teach you things.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

Professionally, it has to be when I got my third star.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 October 2011 source ↗

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