Nicholas Hoult: 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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Recorded Nicholas Hoult said elsewhere, not written here

Relaxing with family and friends.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Steph McGovern Broadcaster

At the beginning of lockdown; it was just me and my new baby and my partner in the house. It was lovely.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2020 source ↗

When I was naive to the complexities of life.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2025 source ↗

Robert Bathurst English theatre and television actor

When I turned 30, married and had a place in Brixton. My flailing twenties were over, though the flailing continues.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 June 2020 source ↗

Sofia Coppola American filmmaker and actress

Driving my convertible over the Bay Bridge when I was 18, listening to Thinking of You by Sister Sledge.

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

Mum and Dad – they've done a pretty good job raising us kids.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

I don't really have disappointments, because I build myself up for rejection.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

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