The last few years. There’s a beauty to getting to an age where you really don’t care about stuff that used to bother you.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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About 15 minutes ago: I'm on medication and it's starting to wear off.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 June 2009 source ↗
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Eve Ensler
American playwright, performer, feminist, and activist
In my 60s. So many things that tortured me when I was younger have fallen away. Writing The Apology, the letter I wrote in my father’s voice, apologising for abusing me, has freed me from the last vestiges of anger, confusion, rancour and hate. It released me from a frame that had determined my life.
Niamh Cusack
Irish actress
When my son was born. Actually, probably a month after, when I got over the enormous responsibility of being a mum.
I have a lot to be grateful for, but right now, being married. Having time to be with my husband and his children. I feel very grateful.
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