Imelda Staunton
English actress and singer
Not working at the Royal Court until now.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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Not being a soccer star.
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Richard Hammond
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Failing my driving test first time; that was a disappointment on a geological scale.
Ardal O'Hanlon
Irish comedian and actor
The day I had to stop playing football five years ago. I realised I couldn’t hack it any more.
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