When were you happiest?

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Recorded Joseph Fiennes said elsewhere, not written here
Growing up in the 70s, in the country in England and Ireland.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2008 source ↗

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John Simpson English journalist
Recently, when I got out of hospital and into my own bed with my wife and 10-year-old son; we watched some crap television and life had never seemed better.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2016 source ↗

Patricia Hodge English actress
In the minutes, hours, days and weeks after having my children. I was 42 and 45. There’s nothing like new life.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗

Paul McKenna British hypnotist and TV personality
Pleasure is a glass of champagne, happiness is when you are living your values. I get up each morning and I’m excited by the day, and I have good health. This is the happiest that I’ve ever been.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗

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