Kirsty Wark: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Kirsty Wark

Scottish journalist and television presenter

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Not singing in a band.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 December 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Jason Isaacs English actor

That we waited so long to have children, we only have two.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 November 2020 source ↗

Paul Giamatti American actor

This year? Losing to François Englert and Pete Higgs. I truly thought I had that in the bag.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2013 source ↗

John Bishop English comedian and actor

When I didn't get selected for the county football team when I was 15.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

Elisabeth Moss American actor

I don't dwell on disappointments.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 March 2012 source ↗

People in their 80s who are still volunteering and giving to the community.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 December 2010 source ↗

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