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

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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Luise Rainer
In the mountains, climbing into beautiful places—anything that has to do with nature. I feel best in nature or near nature. And I was most happy, of course, when I was with my husband and we were in beautiful landscapes.
Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, March 2010 source ↗
Adam Kay British comedy writer, author, youtuber, comedian and former physician
In the one photo I’ve seen where my smile looks convincing – I’m four years old, so I’m guessing then. But I just won a Bafta and that felt amazing, too. So, roughly every 40 years.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 June 2023 source ↗
Chloë Sevigny American actress and director
Last time I was on the dance floor – in Manchester a few weeks ago.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 May 2012 source ↗

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