Annie Lennox
Scottish musician
When my daughters were delivered safely.
When were you happiest?
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In college, meeting my wife and then having our first child, and marching together to bring down the walls of Jim Crow.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2012 source ↗
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Kim Wilde
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These are the happiest days. I love the process of getting older and, sometimes, wiser.
Ronnie Wood
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Right now is a pretty good time in my life. I am existing on three-monthly check-ups, but, yeah, I am very grateful.
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