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This morning when I woke up. I am generally happy.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2015 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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The mid- to late 80s, summers spent at Park End Farm in Atherton – ankle deep in horse manure and soaking wet from falls from badly constructed rope swings across streams.
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Aside from family life, which is the ultimate happiness, when I see or hear a great artist.
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Finding out I was pregnant when I’d been told it would be difficult to have children.
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Happiness is like an elusive butterfly: whenever it comes my way, I grab it.
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