Annie Mac: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Annie Mac

Irish broadcaster and DJ

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Not getting into drama college in Dublin. I cut all my hair off as a sort of self-punishment for being crap.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 May 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Not playing James Bond.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗

Gemma Whelan English actress

The fans’ reaction at the end of Game Of Thrones because I think it was brilliant.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 January 2020 source ↗

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 ↗

Heston Blumenthal English chef

When we bought the contaminated oysters and I made the decision to close the Fat Duck, not knowing if I would ever open again.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 October 2011 source ↗

My parents, for still being in love after 40 years.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 May 2010 source ↗

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