Hugh Dennis: What has been your biggest disappointment?

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Recorded Hugh Dennis said elsewhere, not written here

At the time, it was the fact that my first marriage didn't work, but subsequently that proved to be a good thing.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 February 2011 source ↗

Others on this question

Rupert Graves English actor

I started playing football too old.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2015 source ↗

Bill Bailey Comedian and musician

Not being chosen as the next Bond.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2016 source ↗

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

I try not to have disappointments, because a lot of the bad things that happen in life teach you things.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

Jake Shears Singer and songwriter; co-lead vocalist of Scissor Sisters

The realisation that I am no longer young.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 July 2021 source ↗

I am probably happiest now, but I have been happy at every stage of my life.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 February 2011 source ↗

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