Kate Mosse: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Kate Mosse

English writer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Not working in another country.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

Others on this question

Dawn O'Porter British writer, director, and television presenter

Not winning Celebrity MasterChef. I am still gutted, despite many months of pretending to be fine with it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2026 source ↗

Peter Capaldi Actor and director

I am always disappointed when I see myself on the screen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Not marrying the person I wanted to marry, but now I think it’s probably good that I didn’t.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2024 source ↗

Rob Lowe American actor

That I wasn't able to stay on The West Wing longer.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2011 source ↗

Last night, watching Grey’s Anatomy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

Thinking about all the things I have failed to do during the day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

First I wanted to be in the circus, then a tap dancer, then prime minister. I have failed at all three.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

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