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When I first got sober, in 1990.
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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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I’m always happiest when I’m with my family.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
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