Gary Barlow: When were you happiest?

Originally asked

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.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Gary Barlow said elsewhere, not written here

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.

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

Others on this question

Paul O'Grady British comedian, actor and television presenter

When I hit 30 and managed to get a council flat in London. It was in the most terrible state, but it was bliss to have a flat of my own.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

Perez Hilton American blogger

At the South By Southwest Music Festival last March. Few things make me happier than going to concerts, and this was an epic evening.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2010 source ↗

Edward Fox British actor

Aside from family life, which is the ultimate happiness, when I see or hear a great artist.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2017 source ↗

Jay McInerney American writer

When my mother let me stay home from school even though I wasn't ill.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 June 2009 source ↗

The cancan. It’s celebratory and it would demonstrate the ridiculousness of this life.

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

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