Alexa Chung: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Alexa Chung

English television presenter

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Realising adults don't know everything.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 March 2011 source ↗

Others on this question

Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach

That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗

Pamela Anderson Canadian-American actress and model

That after I collected countless signatures on a petition, the Queen's Guard still wear bearskin hats.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 January 2008 source ↗

Jane Asher English actress and author

Fine dining when it goes wrong.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 May 2023 source ↗

David Guetta French DJ

Every time I put out a record, I feel like it’s the best. So when a record is not successful it’s very painful.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2017 source ↗

Playing ping pong in LA.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 March 2011 source ↗

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