Nicholas Parsons: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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Nicholas Parsons

English actor, straight man and presenter

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When my children Suzy and Justin were small: I loved watching them grow up, helping and encouraging them.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2015 source ↗

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George Michael English singer-songwriter

When I'm in love.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 August 2014 source ↗

Ricky Gervais

I can't remember a time when I was happier than now, to be honest – though that's always been the case.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 April 2014 source ↗

Susan Greenfield British scientist

In 1978, working in France for a year. It was my first time working abroad.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 December 2011 source ↗

Paapa Essiedu British actor

I was a happy kid. I had quite a small life: I grew up in Walthamstow and didn’t really leave east London. I didn’t go to the South Bank for the first time until I was 18 years old.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 November 2023 source ↗

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My wife says the Minute Waltz.

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