Kathleen Turner
American actress
When the acting is going really well – when I am flying.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 May 2014 source ↗
When were you happiest?
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I would like to say right now, but probably childhood – though even that may be wrong, so I'll say six weeks ago walking in the Lakes.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 January 2010 source ↗
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View all 576 →Last summer with my boyfriend Richie. We had no plans – it was just wonderful.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗
John Malkovich
Actor
Probably when our children were small, which is not to say I am unhappy now.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 March 2018 source ↗
Busta Rhymes
American rapper
When I was young and carefree, before I realised what the obstacles were that we face as black people. I was raised in a beautiful home with incredible parents. They allowed me to enjoy what it was to be a child.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 December 2020 source ↗
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