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

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Roger Taylor

English musician, songwriter, and record producer

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

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

Others on this question

Cressida Cowell British writer

Watching my children play together for hours when they were very young.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 September 2020 source ↗

Kelis Rogers American singer

This has been a really good year so far.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 June 2010 source ↗

Vicky McClure English actress

Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

Barbara Taylor Bradford British novelist

I've never really been unhappy.

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

It comes in flashes, so it feels fleeting.

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

Not getting solo records playlisted on the BBC.

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

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