I have become progressively happier as I’ve got older. It’s to do with not striving as much.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗
Originally asked
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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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗
I have become progressively happier as I’ve got older. It’s to do with not striving as much.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗
Whenever it was, I didn't realise it fully.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 January 2011 source ↗
Being an uncle brings me utter joy.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 October 2010 source ↗
On tour during Christmas vacation at Cambridge with its European Theatre Group, playing Shakespeare. I knew it was the best time of my life.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2025 source ↗
Losing my mind and not knowing it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗
To my teachers in high school - that I didn't punch them in the mouth for discouraging all my interests.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗
I worked in a unisex clothes store for three days. Girls would say, 'Do I look fat in this?' I'd say, 'Yes.' I was fired.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗
It's bad taste to brag about money.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗
That I live a life with no contact with arseholes.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗
A 'no' is free.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 source ↗
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