As a kid, my summers at camp in the Adirondacks. And as an adult, when I’m onstage.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Kellie Maloney
Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician
At the birth of my children; when Lennox Lewis was crowned undisputed world heavyweight champion; and the day I had my final gender reassignment operation.
Meg Rosoff
American novelist
Swimming in the North Sea at midnight, surrounded by phosphorescence.
Paul Merson
English footballer and pundit
On holiday in Orlando with my wife, Kate, and kids just before lockdown. I wasn’t drinking or gambling. I was so happy, so at peace with myself – I’d been searching for that for many a year.
Sadie Frost
English actress, producer, film director and fashion designer
When there’s a big Sunday lunch and all my children are there.
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Arrogance and entitlement.
In my sleep in my 90s, after a great gig.
That injustice, ignorance, and fascism win.
Being out in a gorgeous natural setting with time to enjoy.
When I’m self-involved or insensitive to others.
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