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The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗
A few weeks ago, we spent a long weekend going around West Cork, and I was so happy it amazed me. My husband doesn’t always make me happy around the house, but add a road and some scenery and the combination can be very powerful.
In London. When Blake [Edwards, her husband since 1969] made me laugh so much I wept. Blake says I slept with a smile.
I don’t think there’s a single moment. Every day that you wake up and your family is healthy and OK is a daily gratitude and happiness for me.
In the 18-yard box.
Rudeness and racism.
"You can't see your children for two weeks." (When I was going through my divorce.)
This morning, reading a memorial card I wrote for my mother.
Scuba diving in Costa Rica. My stunt double and I were trying out some equipment that let us talk to each other and I ran out of air at 80ft - probably because I talked too much. I had to use his air. Then we were surrounded by sharks. It was scary.
My father, because he's a positive man with an enormous amount of compassion. My mother passed away four days ago.
Not working and not being able to continue to live this lifestyle.
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