Mary Berry: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Mary Berry

English food writer and television presenter

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

My exam results at school, but it was all my own fault.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Not going to the World Cup in 1986 and not going to the World Cup in 1998.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2024 source ↗

Robson Green British actor

I did a TV job, Ain’t Misbehavin’, purely for the money. I was disappointed with myself and, inevitably, incredibly unhappy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 January 2019 source ↗

Archie Panjabi British actress

I was rejected by EastEnders, having been called three times. I was heartbroken.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

Sara Pascoe English comedian, presenter, writer

My A-level results - I got two Cs and an A. I had applied to do philosophy at Cambridge, and thought my life was over.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 July 2018 source ↗

I had a little weep with joy 11 years ago when Thomas and Sarah had their IVF twins, safe and sound and perfect.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

Being better at the computer. Then I could be more self-sufficient.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They are inspirational. They are going to take on a great responsibility and are preparing themselves for it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

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