Rob Delaney
American comedian and actor
Probably last night, when I went into my sons’ bedroom and kissed them on their smelly heads.
When were you happiest?
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Tomorrow (hopefully).
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Philip Treacy
Irish-born haute couture milliner
As a child growing up in Ireland, on a beautiful day playing on what was known as a cock of hay (or haystack).
Russell Tovey
English actor
Being an uncle brings me utter joy.
It’s hard to pick one time. I feel like I’m quite a happy person. My ninth birthday was epic, though.
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