Sally Phillips
British actress
At the birth of each of my children. Drugs were involved.
When were you happiest?
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Now. This is the best time of my life.
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Mischa Barton
British and American actress
When I got my dogs, Charlie and Ziggy Stardust. One is a pomeranian mix and the other is a rescue mutt, and, oh my God, he's so cute.
Ben Kingsley
English actor
I look forward to answering that question in 15 years.
Shaznay Lewis
English singer
When my children were small and used to play together, be creative, and were just in that innocent bubble.
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