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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Tippi Hedren American actress

Not being able to bring my career back into place.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 February 2014 source ↗

Nicola Adams British boxer

Losing in the 2012 world championships final.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2012 source ↗

Jason Isaacs English actor

That we waited so long to have children, we only have two.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 November 2020 source ↗

Mary J Blige American singer and actress

Myself, for having such a lack of love for myself at times.

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

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Loving, considerate and loyal.

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Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

Nothing – I’ve got some great tablets!

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Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

King Charles III, because he’s working hard to save our planet.

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 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 ↗

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 ↗

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