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A few years ago in Vermont, when I eloped with Trish to have a civil partnership ceremony.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Julian Clary
English actor, comedian, novelist and presenter
Sydney mardi gras, 1993.
Robert Peston
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With my late wife, Siân Busby, and our boys, Max and Simon, on assorted Welsh and English beaches, in sunshine and rain – especially when there was a Punch and Judy show on the prom.
Kathleen Turner
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When the acting is going really well – when I am flying.
Irvine Welsh
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Happiness is mostly intrinsic: you’re either a happy soul or a miserable bastard. Fortunately, I’m the former.
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When I was in my 30s and taped myself singing. I always thought I had quite a sweet voice – my voice is terrible, I can’t hold a note.
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