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I was crushed when my second book was rejected by 37 publishers.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Corbyn losing the 2019 election.
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The failure of my party to make the big political breakthrough it deserves.
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Probably missing out on roles I really, really wanted, but I’m a big believer that if it’s for you, you’ll have it. So those clearly weren’t for me.
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