Mary J Blige
American singer and actress
When I was little kid, before I knew what worrying was about.
When were you happiest?
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When my daughters were delivered safely.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 February 2009 source ↗
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Whenever it was, it’s likely I was actually miserable, destitute and alone.
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The day my son was born.
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