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Many of the so-called celebs I've met.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Lauren Laverne
English radio DJ, and television presenter
My biggest disappointment is always myself. That’s my Catholic upbringing.
I spent about five years living in Paris thinking I would become Kristin Scott Thomas, and it didn’t happen.
Michael Sheen
Welsh actor
Welsh rugby since the 70s.
Adrian Scarborough
British actor
I was up for Bond and didn’t get it.
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