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

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Alan Cumming

Scottish actor, producer, director, writer and presenter

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A couple of summers ago, walking through a forest illuminated by fireflies, with my man and our dogs.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2009 source ↗

Others on this question

Craig Revel Horwood Australian-British choreographer and director

When I got my first professional dance job: West Side Story in Melbourne in 1983.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 December 2018 source ↗

Annie Lennox Scottish musician

When my daughters were delivered safely.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 February 2009 source ↗

Paul Hollywood English baker and chef

In Cyprus between 1994 and 1999. I was baking out there, the weather was fantastic, it was a great place to be and I met my wife Alex.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 April 2014 source ↗

Roger Taylor English musician, songwriter, and record producer

When I first heard one of our records on the radio.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 October 2021 source ↗

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