David Shrigley: What has been your biggest disappointment?

The question

Originally asked

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David Shrigley

British visual artist

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I fear it has yet to come.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

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 ↗

Adrian Dunbar Irish actor

Not having come from a class that understands how the world works.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 August 2022 source ↗

Rupert Graves English actor

I started playing football too old.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2015 source ↗

Forest Green Rovers, my football team, getting relegated.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

Peter Tatchell is a person very worthy of admiration, but few ever seem to acknowledge him as such.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2013 source ↗

Walking the dog on a beach in Dorset with my wife.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2013 source ↗

The theme tune to Countdown.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2013 source ↗

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