Charles Collingwood: When were you happiest? — FLAPSS

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When were you happiest?

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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Charles Collingwood

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My childhood. I was an only child, happy and secure, and there was always plenty of time to play cricket.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

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Patrisse Khan-Cullors American artist and activist

In elementary school. I loved learning.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 March 2018 source ↗

Viggo Mortensen American actor

Right now. The past has gone.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 January 2010 source ↗

Kylie Minogue Australian singer and actress

One of the times I was in love.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2014 source ↗

Sarah Brown British Anglican priest

Lots of times, mostly all connected to Gordon and my children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 March 2011 source ↗

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My first wife – we were too young.

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If you’d asked me last year, I would have said a knee replacement.

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As a man who tried his best to entertain.

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Question How would you describe yourself in three words? Identity & self

Glass half full.

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Question Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? Money & investment

My beautiful silver Jaguar XKR soft-top.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

Question What most recently made you cry? Identity & self

Watching the Festival of Remembrance last autumn.

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