This year's a pretty good year.
When were you happiest?
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Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Values & belief
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I hope that time hasn't come yet.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2012 source ↗
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Richard Bacon
English television and radio presenter
About twice a week I think I’m having the best day of my life. When was I happiest? Er, Tuesday.
Paul Hollywood
English baker and chef
In Cyprus between 1994 and 1999. I was baking out there, the weather was fantastic, it was a great place to be and I met my wife Alex.
Joss Stone
English singer, songwriter, and actress
In the hospital after my C-section, hanging out with my new baby, feeling very, very happy and grateful.
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View profile →An old tutor at Guildford School of Acting – Ian Ricketts. He is a wonderfully inspiring man.
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