When were you happiest?

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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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Recorded Enrique Iglesias said elsewhere, not written here
At home with my dogs, or on the boat going waterskiing on a beautiful day in Miami. And having a hit song that connects with people.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 August 2010 source ↗

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Chris Bonington
When I was climbing I was absolutely happy. I can use a climbing wall, but that’s not the same as real climbing.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 March 2025 source ↗
Philip Treacy Irish-born haute couture milliner
As a child growing up in Ireland, on a beautiful day playing on what was known as a cock of hay (or haystack).
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2014 source ↗
Dominic West English actor
Last year. I was with my wife and all my kids in northern California, driving an RV. I remember thinking that life couldn’t possibly get any better.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗
Jenny Agutter English actress
Last night, having dinner with my husband, John, my son, Jonathan, and his girlfriend, Maude.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2018 source ↗

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