Justin Hawkins: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

The question

What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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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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Nigel Havers

Not playing James Bond.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗

Johnny Flynn British actor and musician

When I left drama school, I thought I was going to work at the Royal Court and tell stories about political injustice. I got cast in ITV murder mysteries.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2022 source ↗

Terry O'Neill British photographer

Not photographing Marilyn Monroe.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2017 source ↗

Patricia Hodge English actress

Not having four children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗

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A strong work ethic and enough wealth not to need it.

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It’s really, really nice.

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Massive DMT release, your perception of time dilates, you realise you can fly, then it all goes black, and you start again, only this time … you’re a slug.

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