Lucy Worsley
English historian
I think you can be happy every day, if you are in the flow.
When were you happiest?
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There are many moments of happiness for me. I swim in a sea of them. They are related to my family and work.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2008 source ↗
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Chris Packham
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Fourteen. Dew-soaked plimsolls, flying my kestrel before school.
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I am always happiest when my kids are on good form and we are having a lovely family dinner.
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