Rupert Graves
English actor
When I am completely absorbed in something, such as when I pick up my guitar and have a little sing.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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I've never really been unhappy.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2014 source ↗
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