Alan Dale
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I have never been happier than I am now. As for when I was happiest in my work, playing King Arthur in Spamalot in the West End.
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The births of my children, Harley Moon (28) and Roman (25).
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When my son Jason King Derulo was born.
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In the car with my kids, singing Purple Rain.
John Simm
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After the birth of both my children, although Manchester United winning the treble in 1999 came pretty close.
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