Tony Christie: What disappointment has stayed with you longest? — FLAPSS

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Tony Christie

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My wife and I were meant to meet Frank Sinatra before he went on stage in Hamburg. But there was a taxi-drivers’ strike and we were too late.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

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Benjamin Zephaniah British poet and author

Not having children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 October 2011 source ↗

David Shrigley British visual artist

I fear it has yet to come.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2013 source ↗

Shirley Hughes English illustrator and author

Not being able to live my life over again with the experience I now have.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2012 source ↗

Kathy Lette Australian-British author

Not winning any literary prizes.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 June 2024 source ↗

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Nothing – I’ve got some great tablets!

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Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

Around 1972, I bought a Rolls-Royce to treat myself after finally achieving success. The year before, I had three hits: Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Amarillo.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

I’m always happiest when I’m with my family.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Loving, considerate and loyal.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

I don’t have a great fear of anything. I look at things with positive eyes.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

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