When were you happiest?

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Recorded Scottie Pippen said elsewhere, not written here
From a professional standpoint, it didn’t get any better than achieving our ultimate goal, whether that meant six NBA championships in eight years, or two Olympic gold medals. But I’m more low-key than people realize. Give me an evening with family or friends, and I’m good.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, October 2021 source ↗

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I'm a happy guy in general, but the feeling of freedom and fun I got driving around with my friends in my first car is hard to top.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2020 source ↗

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