Donna Tartt: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Donna Tartt

American novelist and writer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I was very disappointed when I realised I was never going to be an Olympic gymnast, but that was a long time ago.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Shane MacGowan Irish singer-songwriter

I never set my sights that high, so I’m not disappointed with anything.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 December 2021 source ↗

Rob Lowe American actor

That I wasn't able to stay on The West Wing longer.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2011 source ↗

Viggo Mortensen American actor

That Barack Obama seems to be more concerned with becoming re-elected than with doing his very best to fulfil the promise of his candidacy.

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

Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach

That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗

All kinds of ridiculous things, like worrying about the lobsters I see in restaurant tanks in Chinatown.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2013 source ↗

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