The question
What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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It would have to be the justice system in Colorado, which is not geared toward taking care of victims. The guys who killed my sister in 1975 always come up for parole every year.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2016 source ↗
Being continually overlooked in awards ceremonies and honours lists.
When I was 14 I went up for Juliet with Zeffirelli and I was hugely disappointed that I didn’t get that.
Not keeping off the last 5lbs.
That I grew old.
Thirty seconds ago. I cry a lot. I find great solace in it.
This morning, surrounded by my children and my wife, Kayte.
Putin. Because he is so comfortably who he is.
My two middle children, Mason and Jude. They will know why.
I would borrow from Peter Sellers: Glenn Miller’s In The Mood.
My sister’s death – I would love to meet her kids. [Karen Grammer was 18 when she was abducted, raped and murdered.]
Tom Ellis, Pauline McLynn, Peter Capaldi, Samuel L Jackson, Julie Andrews, Eddie Marsan
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