Abigail Breslin: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Abigail Breslin said elsewhere, not written here

When I haven't given my all, like when I'm working and I feel I could have done better.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2014 source ↗

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The realisation that I am no longer young.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 July 2021 source ↗

Never to have played at the National or the RSC.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2025 source ↗

Michael Palin English actor

Not being fluent in another language.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 September 2009 source ↗

Sheena Easton Scottish singer

That I never found a way to stay in a relationship long term. I always feel trapped.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

I always think that my ceiling is going to collapse on me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2014 source ↗

Christmas 2007 – I got hair straighteners.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2014 source ↗

Ten more cats (I've got two).

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2014 source ↗

Two days ago, on the plane back to New York, watching Love Actually.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2014 source ↗

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