Jacqui Smith: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Jacqui Smith

British politician

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Not getting a part in the school play.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2009 source ↗

Others on this question

Jenny Agutter English actress

When I was 14 I went up for Juliet with Zeffirelli and I was hugely disappointed that I didn’t get that.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2018 source ↗

Steph McGovern Broadcaster

Some famous people. I am not giving you names.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2020 source ↗

Alison Moyet English singer

I am my biggest disappointment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 June 2017 source ↗

Sara Pascoe English comedian, presenter, writer

My A-level results - I got two Cs and an A. I had applied to do philosophy at Cambridge, and thought my life was over.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 July 2018 source ↗

Christmas Eve: shops closed, family all together!

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2009 source ↗

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