Kerry Godliman: When were you happiest?

When were you happiest?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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

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Recorded Kerry Godliman said elsewhere, not written here

In the sea, somewhere hot. Looking back at people I love on the beach.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

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Rebecca Front English actress, writer and comedian

Last night, having dinner with the family round the kitchen table.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 July 2015 source ↗

Johannes Radebe

When my UK citizenship was approved. It’s taken me eight years and lots and lots of money. I was at home in South Africa when I received the news and my mum said, “I am so happy for you because this is your glitterball.”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Aidan Gillen Irish actor

I won a local art competition aged 10 – the first time I’d won anything.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 May 2017 source ↗

Tina Brown British and American journalist

In my second year at Oxford University. There was much lolling over the side of punts on the river with languid male companions plying me with cheap champagne.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 May 2010 source ↗