Kelly Hoppen: What disappointment has stayed with you longest? — FLAPSS

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Kelly Hoppen

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I had an opportunity many years ago to move to America and be given a daytime TV show. The kids were quite young and I decided not to, but looking back I wish I had done it.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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Michelle Collins

Not getting into drama school when I was 17. In those days, the first thing people said was, “Where did you train?”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 April 2024 source ↗

Rose Tremain English writer

The film of Restoration. A beautiful cast. An award-winning designer. A massive budget. A dog’s dinner.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2022 source ↗

Richard Wilson Scottish actor and theatre director

Not directing a major film.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 February 2016 source ↗

Liev Schreiber American actor

I thought I’d be smarter by now.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 September 2024 source ↗

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Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Fiercely loyal, funny, easy-going. I’m sure my daughter and stepdaughters wouldn’t agree with the last bit, but I think I am.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

“Your cooking sucks” – before I learned to cook in Covid.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

I can’t bear people who lie.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Fear of flying.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Nothing: I live in the now.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

When my daughter and my stepdaughters were feeling unhappy, we used to pretend to unlock something in their heart and then pour golden liquid into them, and it always warmed them. For me, that’s what love feels like – a warm feeling inside.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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