Andrew O'Hagan: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Andrew O'Hagan said elsewhere, not written here

The internet. Such potential for good and for levelling up the world, but such a quagmire in reality.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

Others on this question

Anna Friel English actress

Getting down to the last two of certain jobs (Gangs Of New York and Fight Club) and being thwarted at the last second.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 August 2019 source ↗

Beth Ditto American singer

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.

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

Bryan Ferry British singer

Not receiving a dukedom.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 October 2010 source ↗

Jane Asher English actress and author

Fine dining when it goes wrong.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 May 2023 source ↗

Like getting out of the right side of the bed every morning, even when you don’t.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

As a good friend.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

For world capitalism to grind to a halt.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

Most days, I wanted to be Albrecht in the classical ballet Giselle, dancing until I dropped dead.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

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