Tony Ross: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Tony Ross

British writer of children's books

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Being continually overlooked in awards ceremonies and honours lists.

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

Others on this question

Neneh Cherry Swedish singer

Politics, friends and lovers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 June 2014 source ↗

Ashley Jensen Scottish actress and narrator

Hollywood Boulevard, it’s grubby, sticky and somehow terribly sad.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2017 source ↗

Shirley Ballas English ballroom dancer

People close to me throwing me under a bus for a crust.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 June 2018 source ↗

Ashley Walters British actor and rapper

Not being part of the Transformers franchise.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2012 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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