Adrian Edmondson
English actor, comedian, musician and writer
Not doing Top Of The Pops when The Young Ones’ single went to number one.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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Trusting someone that was a fake.
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Missing out on a good education.
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Losing out on a role, any role. I get so invested. I can take rejection, but only when useful feedback is given.
Sebastian Coe
British athlete and politician
Not hearing the Ellington band live.
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At home with my dogs, or on the boat going waterskiing on a beautiful day in Miami. And having a hit song that connects with people.
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