Una Stubbs: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Una Stubbs

British actress, television personality, and dancer

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Never learning another language.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2016 source ↗

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Matthew Modine American actor

My biggest disappointment would be living with disappointment. What a burden to be shackled to. I would be truly disappointed if I didn’t (as the song says) pick myself up, dust myself off, and start all over again.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 January 2023 source ↗

Bradley Wiggins British former professional road and track racing cyclist

Never going back to the Tour de France and trying to win again.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2019 source ↗

Cee Lo Green American singer

The death of my mother, when I was 18.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 June 2011 source ↗

Marc Almond English singer

Rolf Harris – he let us all down.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 November 2017 source ↗

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Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

My best friend, the choreographer Dougie Squires. Somebody once said his heart is like a hotel with hundreds of doors for everybody.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2016 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Bringing up my three sons.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2016 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

A little balcony.

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Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

When I am painting.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2016 source ↗

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