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The fans’ reaction at the end of Game Of Thrones because I think it was brilliant.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Meera Syal
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Not being able to keep up piano lessons. I did a year and I was really good and loved it and then my parents couldn’t afford for me to continue.
Bill Bailey
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Not being chosen as the next Bond.
Terence Conran
British restaurateur and designer
Merging my company with BHS – it was a great mistake.
Gabby Logan
Welsh TV/radio presenter and rhythmic gymnast
To go out of Strictly Come Dancing as early as I did.
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When I was 15, I went to a rugby match at Twickenham with my dad and we went back to his friend Hugh’s house and Hugh made me a perfect cup of tea. I just remember feeling really happy because it was such a brilliant day and I loved being with my dad.
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It would be lovely if people thought I was kind.
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