Julian Clary: When were you happiest? — FLAPSS

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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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Julian Clary

English actor, comedian, novelist and presenter

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Sydney mardi gras, 1993.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2022 source ↗

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James Patterson American author

One of the big moments was the birth of our son, Jack – he's 13 now.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 February 2012 source ↗

Hayley Atwell British American actress

My best mate had a healthy baby girl about 45 minutes ago and named her after me. My heart is bursting.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 December 2018 source ↗

Michael Flatley American step dancer

The day my son was born.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 August 2024 source ↗

Joyce Carol Oates Novelist, short story writer and essayist

On two dates: 23 January 1961 and 13 March 2009 (my two weddings).

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 January 2010 source ↗

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Question How close have you come to death? Death & what remains

A gig in Chatham.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2022 source ↗

Question If you could edit your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

My education. Benedictine monks didn’t really prepare me for the life I have lived.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2022 source ↗

Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? Failure & regret

I’ve made some terrible remarks about people over the years in the interests of light entertainment, and I regret them all.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2022 source ↗

Question What is your greatest fear? Identity & self

Running out of Molecule cologne.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2022 source ↗

Question Which trait do you most dislike in yourself? Identity & self

My cold indifference towards discarded friends.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2022 source ↗

Question Which living person do you most admire, and why? Values & belief

Dame Joan Collins. She insists on being happy whatever is going on and, despite being a Tory, is a very caring person.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2022 source ↗

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