The question
What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Pleasure is a glass of champagne, happiness is when you are living your values. I get up each morning and I’m excited by the day, and I have good health. This is the happiest that I’ve ever been.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2023 source ↗
Growing up in the 70s, in the country in England and Ireland.
The first time Emilie and I kissed.
Holding my two babies, Phoebe and Amber, for the first time.
The moment I knew I would spend my life with Lisa.
People mistaking my kindness for weakness and stealing from me.
My wife dying. I wouldn’t know how to go on.
Impatience. My dad said I was born in a hurry.
In the Sultan of Brunei’s will.
The most intensive and beautiful golden sunlight. It’s the strongest force in the universe.
I was in Kensington Gardens and this couple stopped me and said: “Hey, could we get a picture? I said: “Sure.” I put my arms around their shoulders, and they looked at me and said: “No, can you take a picture of us?”
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