When were you happiest?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Recorded Danny Cipriani said elsewhere, not written here
When I am playing rugby.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 March 2010 source ↗

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Now. I am father to Albert, seven, and Esme, six. I’ve never experienced happiness as complete as caring for them.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗

Bella Freud British fashion designer
When my son, Jimmy, was two and I was just pottering about with him.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2017 source ↗

Gary Barlow British singer
We’re in such a good place now as a family. It’s the same for my career. I say no to so many things; I never used to be able to.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 February 2017 source ↗

Nadiya Hussain British television chef, baker and author
My children’s births, and when I won the Bake Off.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗

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