Bob Hoskins
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Super Mario Brothers.
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I am always disappointed when I see myself on the screen.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗
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Matthew Modine
American actor
My biggest disappointment would be living with disappointment. What a burden to be shackled to. I would be truly disappointed if I didn’t (as the song says) pick myself up, dust myself off, and start all over again.
Nicola Adams
British boxer
Losing in the 2012 world championships final.
Kirsty Wark
Scottish journalist and television presenter
Not singing in a band.
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Death is always close.
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