Lance Black: 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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Lance Black

American screenwriter, director, producer and activist

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The most unabashed joy I’ve ever felt was that first 24 hours of magic after our son was born in California last June.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 June 2019 source ↗

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Martin Freeman English actor

When I am in Italy with the family, not thinking about work.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 January 2019 source ↗

Bruce Willis American actor

I'd say you've never seen me happier than at this particular moment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 July 2007 source ↗

Vinnie Jones English professional footballer and actor

In 1988, when the final whistle went in the FA Cup final and we beat Liverpool.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 June 2016 source ↗

Shaun White American snowboarder and skateboarder

Easy – winning the gold medal for the men's half-pipe in Vancouver.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 March 2010 source ↗

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Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 June 2019 source ↗

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