Paul Hollywood: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Paul Hollywood

English baker and chef

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

That I stopped martial arts 20 years ago.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

Bryan Adams Canadian singer-songwriter and musician

How big music companies have treated their artists in the digital age.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 December 2022 source ↗

Christy Turlington Burns American model

My father’s death before my marriage and motherhood.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2017 source ↗

Bill Bailey Comedian and musician

Not being chosen as the next Bond.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2016 source ↗

Annie Mac Irish broadcaster and DJ

Not getting into drama college in Dublin. I cut all my hair off as a sort of self-punishment for being crap.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 May 2010 source ↗

In Cyprus between 1994 and 1999. I was baking out there, the weather was fantastic, it was a great place to be and I met my wife Alex.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2014 source ↗

My mum, for bringing up three lads.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2014 source ↗

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