Terry O'Neill: When were you happiest?

The question

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.

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Terry O'Neill

British photographer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I’ve been happy all my life.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

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Stephen Merchant English comedian and actor

Watching Bruce Springsteen at Glastonbury. During Because The Night I actually shouted, "This is the greatest moment of my life!"

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2013 source ↗

Alan Dale New Zealand actor

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.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 March 2009 source ↗

Vera Lynn English singer and entertainer

When my daughter, Virginia, was born, in 1946.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 December 2009 source ↗

Paul McKenna British hypnotist and TV personality

Pleasure is a glass of champagne, happiness is when you are living your values. I get up each morning and I’m excited by the day, and I have good health. This is the happiest that I’ve ever been.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗