Nicholas Hoult: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Nicholas Hoult

English actor

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I don't really have disappointments, because I build myself up for rejection.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Alison Moyet English singer

I am my biggest disappointment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 June 2017 source ↗

Rachel Whiteread English artist

Losing my parents when they were relatively young. My dad was 59 and my mum died at 72, 14 years ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 December 2017 source ↗

Ed Balls British broadcaster and politician

That my competitive pole vault career ended at the age of 15.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 November 2008 source ↗

Jenna Coleman English actress

Receiving a letter saying I didn’t get into drama school. I felt like Billy Elliot. It was a crushing moment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗

Mum and Dad – they've done a pretty good job raising us kids.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

Relaxing with family and friends.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

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