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The Guardian’s review of my book.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Stephen Merchant
English comedian and actor
Failing to get anything in the New Year honours, not even a poxy CBE.
Harry Redknapp
English football player and manager
That my mum and dad didn’t move to live by the sea, where we live, before they died.
Danny Alexander
British banker
Not playing first-class cricket.
Noah Harari
Israeli historian and philosopher
That I still don’t understand life. When I was young, I thought at some point I would find somebody who does. I am 45, and there is a good chance that I’ll never meet somebody like that.
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Lack of magnesium.
As an accomplished dancer and tennis player, because I do neither, so my loved ones would be very confused.
A bed from Savoir Beds. People spend loads of money on cars, but spend more of their lives sleeping than driving. The maths is wrong, if you ask me.
I ran 10k once. I’ve got a medal.
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