Ethan Hawke
Actor, director and novelist
Now. It would be corny if I say why.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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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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The day of my civil partnership.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2012 source ↗
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With time and experience you figure stuff out, so I am happiest right now.
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