Kerry Godliman: What disappointment has stayed with you longest? — FLAPSS

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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Kerry Godliman

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This country’s enchantment with privately educated, self-serving liars.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

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Laurence Fox English actor and activist

Not being Bond.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2019 source ↗

Jeremy Kyle English radio and television presenter

My ears – disappointments that grow bigger each year.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2010 source ↗

Joseph Fiennes English actor

I haven't seen a ghost yet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2008 source ↗

Gavin Rossdale British musician

Sometimes it was disappointing not to have the fan base at home in the UK that we had elsewhere.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2020 source ↗

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Bar and buffet at Top Ten Bingo in Greenford. A lot of the old people were quite bigoted.

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Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

The perimenopause.

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Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Stress is bad for your health.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

Farting in front of Colin Firth.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Curious, suggestible, silly.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

Question Which book do you still mean to read, and why has it stayed on your list? Taste & recommendation

Loads. All the greats.

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