Barbara Taylor Bradford: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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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

Jacqueline Wilson English novelist

When I was in my 30s and taped myself singing. I always thought I had quite a sweet voice – my voice is terrible, I can’t hold a note.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 May 2022 source ↗

Alan Johnson British politician

Not to have been a rock'n'roll star.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 October 2009 source ↗

Paul O'Grady British comedian, actor and television presenter

Too many of my friends, family and peers dying.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2009 source ↗

Kathy Burke British actress

As a kid, discovering my brain wasn't controlled by The Numskulls from The Beezer.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2011 source ↗

I've never really been unhappy.

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

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