David Shrigley: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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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

Russell Tovey English actor

Never learning to play the piano.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 October 2010 source ↗

Judith Kerr British writer and illustrator

Not having longer legs.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗

Jane Horrocks British actress

No being able to sing as well as Judy Garland.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 October 2009 source ↗

Tippi Hedren American actress

Not being able to bring my career back into place.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 February 2014 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 ↗

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 ↗

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