Barbara Taylor Bradford: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Barbara Taylor Bradford

British novelist

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Not having my parents around to share my success.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

Martin Freeman English actor

“I don’t love you.”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 January 2019 source ↗

Gino D'Acampo Italian-British celebrity chef and media personality

That Italy didn’t qualify for the World Cup this year.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

Cee Lo Green American singer

The death of my mother, when I was 18.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 June 2011 source ↗

Not being a scratch golfer.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 July 2025 source ↗

I've never really been unhappy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2014 source ↗

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