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Now. When I see my two children enjoying each other's company.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Phoning my dad to tell him we’d won the Edinburgh Perrier award with The League Of Gentlemen in 1997.
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In the 90s. I am pretty happy now, but back then I didn’t have the heavier things that life brings as you get older.
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