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I don’t have a happiest; I live in the now.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 April 2022 source ↗
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When were you happiest?Originally asked
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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Tim Rice
English lyricist and author
When I was seven. I remember it as a golden time, long gone.
Tracey Ullman
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When I met my husband and had babies. They have made me happy ever since.
When my UK citizenship was approved. It’s taken me eight years and lots and lots of money. I was at home in South Africa when I received the news and my mum said, “I am so happy for you because this is your glitterball.”
George Michael
English singer-songwriter
When I'm in love.
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