Tony Ross: What has been your biggest disappointment?

Originally asked

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Recorded Tony Ross said elsewhere, not written here

Being continually overlooked in awards ceremonies and honours lists.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Robert Peston British journalist

I am rarely disappointed. I try to make the best of things.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 June 2018 source ↗

Mike Skinner English rapper

Realising that success wasn't going to keep me happy all my life.

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

Yusuf Islam British musician

Not making number one with Matthew And Son because of the Monkees.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 November 2014 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 ↗

On The Good Ship Lollipop, by Shirley Temple.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2013 source ↗

When I discovered my cat was blind.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2013 source ↗

Sue Townsend, for creating Adrian Mole, her insight into people and for overcoming the problems she's had.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2013 source ↗

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