Beth Ditto: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Beth Ditto

American singer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

When Justin Bieber's management kicked us out of his rehearsal because they were afraid we'd laugh at him. I was actually super-excited.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2012 source ↗

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Alison Steadman British actress

Not making a movie with Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Not keeping off the last 5lbs.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 August 2026 source ↗

Nicola Adams British boxer

Losing in the 2012 world championships final.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2012 source ↗

Patrick Stewart Actor

Gregory Peck not mentioning me when he won best supporting actor at the Golden Globes for Father Mapple in Moby-Dick. I played Ahab.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 February 2011 source ↗

There are far too many to choose.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2012 source ↗

When everyone else is happy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2012 source ↗

I would still be at home. I wouldn’t want to travel anywhere because the roads would be chaos.

Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 14 September 2012 source ↗

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