Madhur Jaffrey
Actress, cook, and TV host
I am happiest when I am working.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 February 2021 source ↗
When were you happiest?
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.
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Last Sunday night in front of the fire, watching Mamma Mia! with Jax and our children, Will and Lily.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 January 2009 source ↗
Others on this question
View all 576 →The early days of motherhood. We lived in a sweet little bungalow in LA that had a pool. We threw lots of parties. We had a cute dog and a mad Siamese. Trump had never been president, we’d never heard of coronavirus, Claire’s Accessories was still going strong. Good times.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2026 source ↗
Sebastian Coe
British athlete and politician
When I am with my four children.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2012 source ↗
Terry O'Neill
British photographer
I’ve been happy all my life.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2017 source ↗
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