David Jason: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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David Jason

English actor

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

At the time, not landing the role of Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad’s Army, but it all worked out fine in the long run.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 May 2021 source ↗

Others on this question

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 ↗

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 ↗

Paul O'Grady British comedian, actor and television presenter

Too many of my friends, family and peers dying.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2009 source ↗

Toyah Willcox English singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter

The world doesn’t reward talent, it mostly rewards those who are connected.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2019 source ↗