Hugh Dennis: What disappointment has stayed with you longest?

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Hugh Dennis

British comedian and actor

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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 ↗

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I wanted to meet Quentin Tarantino for Django Unchained but he had Jamie Foxx in mind – that one hurt.

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Being let down by people I trust always stings.

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It used to be myself, but I am over that now.

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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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