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I would like to say right now, but probably childhood – though even that may be wrong, so I'll say six weeks ago walking in the Lakes.
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I’m happy: I have a wonderful career and great friends.
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Sadie Frost
English actress, producer, film director and fashion designer
When there’s a big Sunday lunch and all my children are there.
Well, I’m happiest on Martha’s Vineyard, between July 1 and Labor Day, riding my tricycle with Larry Bobo every afternoon and fishing with Buddy Vanderhoop. But I was happiest from my childhood through high school in Piedmont, West Virginia; it was magical. I was sorry when it was time to go off to college.
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When everyone else is happy.
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The Queen. Long may she reign.
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