Bryan Ferry: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Bryan Ferry said elsewhere, not written here

Not receiving a dukedom.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 October 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Hilary Swank Actor

When things are disappointing, I know they are happening for a reason, so I try to find out why and learn from them.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2011 source ↗

Jo Brand English entertainer

The power of the press.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 September 2015 source ↗

Nicholas Hoult English actor

I don't really have disappointments, because I build myself up for rejection.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

Maya Jama British television and radio presenter

Probably missing out on roles I really, really wanted, but I’m a big believer that if it’s for you, you’ll have it. So those clearly weren’t for me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗

Richard Hamilton – as my teacher at college, he greatly influenced my ways of seeing art and the world.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 October 2010 source ↗

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