Rebecca Ferguson: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? — FLAPSS

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

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Rebecca Ferguson

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The first time I remember being truly happy was with my children on Ainsdale beach, not far from Southport. I spent £15 on butties, and we spent the whole day by the sea.

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

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Vinnie Jones English professional footballer and actor

In 1988, when the final whistle went in the FA Cup final and we beat Liverpool.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 June 2016 source ↗

Billie Piper English actress and former singer

My son's second birthday. It was a typical autumn day – bright sky, cold fingers. He was dressed as a skeleton and we ate chilli in the garden.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 November 2011 source ↗

Whenever I’m swimming in the lido at London Fields.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

Danny DeVito American actor, comedian and filmmaker

I have been very fortunate in my life. I have had a lot of happiness. I have a great family and I work a lot, and that's what I like to do.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2013 source ↗

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Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

Antiques and art – I collect 17th‑century portraits.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

The really terrible things that are happening in the Middle East made me cry for two days after 7 October. All those poor children on both sides.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

Question When did you last change your mind about something important? Change of mind

I changed my mind on airing my views. Sometimes silence is better.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

I campaigned for a creative industry regulatory body, and that’s now happening in the next 18 months. It’s called CIISA [Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority]. I’m proud that I set the ball rolling and dared to challenge the establishment.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

It’s that bad, I’d never repeat it. I’ll just say it was particularly cruel and incredibly racist. It was somebody that I used to date, at the end of the relationship, and it hurt very deeply.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

I didn’t enjoy a bar job and glass collecting – people could be really rude.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

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