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Never getting back to a size 12.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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Julie Andrews
English actress, singer and author
Losing my singing voice. I had to have an operation and unfortunately it was not successful. I’ve not been able to sing since.
Rose Tremain
English writer
The film of Restoration. A beautiful cast. An award-winning designer. A massive budget. A dog’s dinner.
Andi Oliver
British cook, television and radio broadcaster, singer
The fact that I didn’t get more success in the music industry.
This country’s enchantment with privately educated, self-serving liars.
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To my Latin teacher – I was very naughty.
An actor or a nun.
Swimming down the Thames on a full moon night 10 years ago. It was dangerous, but extremely joyful.
The plastics episode of Blue Planet.
Having someone to love.
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