Dan Aykroyd: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Dan Aykroyd

Canadian and American actor and musician

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Failure at surfing school.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Alexa Chung English television presenter

Realising adults don't know everything.

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

Bradley Wiggins British former professional road and track racing cyclist

Never going back to the Tour de France and trying to win again.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2019 source ↗

Gloria Estefan Cuban-American singer and songwriter

Not yet being able to sing in a free Cuba.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 June 2019 source ↗

Barbara Taylor Bradford British novelist

Not having my parents around to share my success.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2014 source ↗

A shiatsu masseuse on 24-hour retainer.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2013 source ↗

My wife, Donna – she is an explorer, adventuress and true contributor to the lives of everyone she meets.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2013 source ↗

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