Simon Bird: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Simon Bird said elsewhere, not written here

That they stopped making Toffos.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

I’m a classic remoaner.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 October 2025 source ↗

Shirley MacLaine American actress and author

The reviews of my latest film.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2017 source ↗

Without naming names, some people I’ve put a lot of faith and trust and love into.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

Suzi Quatro American-British rock musician

Not being able to have more kids.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 November 2016 source ↗

Just crippling existential dread.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

My sister's wedding. Probably a bit of grit in my eye or something. Let's not make a big deal out of it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

Candle In The Wind.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

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