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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Not enjoying tap dancing.
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Jennifer Egan
Novelist, short story writer
That Al Gore was denied the American presidency in 2000.
I am consistently disappointed in the music industry. Every time someone says that I’m underrated, that feels extremely disappointing because I’ve done my end of the bargain.
Not standing up to bullies.
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Joe Brown singing I'll See You In My Dreams.
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