What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Lena Headey said elsewhere, not written here
Realising that people are not always who they claim to be.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2013 source ↗

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Meera Syal British writer and actress
Not being able to keep up piano lessons. I did a year and I was really good and loved it and then my parents couldn’t afford for me to continue.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 April 2018 source ↗
Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach
That Scottish tennis has failed to capitalise on the successes of Jamie and Andy.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗
Sheena Easton Scottish singer
That I never found a way to stay in a relationship long term. I always feel trapped.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

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