Justin Hawkins: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Justin Hawkins

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

The main courses are never as tasty as starters. But enough about my sex life.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗

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Benedict Cumberbatch English actor

Not being a dad by the age of 32.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2012 source ↗

Gina McKee British actress

As a kid, I conjured up a glorious image of Buckingham Palace. I was totally deflated when I saw it for real.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 January 2016 source ↗

Prue Leith South African-British chef, broadcaster, and writer

Public catering in the parks, where we lost a tonne of money. Now the public will buy excellent simple, fresh food. All they wanted in the 80s were slimy burgers, Mr Whippy and Coke.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2012 source ↗

Adam Clayton

That I never became a virtuoso musician.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗