When were you happiest?

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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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Recorded Dermot O'Leary said elsewhere, not written here
On Curracloe beach with my family in Wexford, circa 1980, after a swim.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2014 source ↗

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Orlando Bloom English actor
When I was about to embark on filming The Lord Of The Rings, prior to any kind of fame or notoriety, full of hope and dreams, and excitement of the adventures ahead.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 March 2021 source ↗

Philip Glass American composer
There are many moments of happiness for me. I swim in a sea of them. They are related to my family and work.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2008 source ↗

Jennifer Hudson American singer and actress
Around the holidays, because I get to spend them with family and friends.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2018 source ↗

Sheryl Crow American singer-songwriter
Right now. I am loving my children’s ages – Wyatt is nine and Levi is six – and I wish I could freeze time.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 April 2017 source ↗

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