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.
When were you happiest?
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I've often reached the dizzying heights of ecstasy holding a pint of frothy seasonal ale in Fagan's pub, chatting away with Tom the landlord.
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Melanie Blatt
English singer
Now, with time and wisdom you know your happy places.
In Macon, Georgia, during my childhood. I knew everybody there—it was like the whole town was your family. I felt complete there.
My childhood. I was an only child, happy and secure, and there was always plenty of time to play cricket.
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