Kiefer Sutherland
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Some of my choices were mistakes, so I’d have to say myself.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Probably missing out on roles I really, really wanted, but I’m a big believer that if it’s for you, you’ll have it. So those clearly weren’t for me.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
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Although I have a driving licence, I don't drive – I am very bad at it.
Bryan Ferry
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Not receiving a dukedom.
I didn’t get a part in a TV series for a writer that I’ve always wanted to work with, but I wasn’t right for it, if I’m truly honest.
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I can be properly stubborn sometimes – but that’s me being a classic Leo.
That I wouldn’t be successful. Joke’s on them, I guess.
When people are disingenuous.
You’ve got to keep trying because you don’t know what amazing things are round the corner. Also, always be grateful – at one point you wished to be where you are today.
My phone and social media.
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