Michael Morpurgo
British children's writer
When I was a young father and teaching at a local primary school in Kent.
When were you happiest?
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Running down a hill in midsummer sunshine aged eight, singing ELO's Mr Blue Sky.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 January 2010 source ↗
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Ralph Ineson
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I am pretty happy right now. I have just got back from a dog walk. I have loads of nice work coming out. I am feeling pretty chipper.
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A few years ago in Vermont, when I eloped with Trish to have a civil partnership ceremony.
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