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Not getting to play more Shakespeare.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Angela Eagle
British politician
Being phoned by the prime minister and sacked from my role as a home office minister in front of 100 people I was about to speak to. But to be fair to Tony, he did appoint me in the first place.
Kiefer Sutherland
British and Canadian actor
Some of my choices were mistakes, so I’d have to say myself.
Nicola Adams
British boxer
Losing in the 2012 world championships final.
David Shrigley
British visual artist
I fear it has yet to come.
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