Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: When were you happiest?

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Recorded Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen said elsewhere, not written here

This is going to horribly upset my wife, my children and my grandchildren, but it was when I did The Greatest Snowman last year for Channel 4. Being let loose on an Austrian mountainside to build snow sculptures was my happy point, and who knew I’d find an icy G-spot at nearly 58.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 October 2022 source ↗

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Erin Doherty

Mornings. Playing music, fresh coffee, dippy eggs and soldiers, my girlfriend – what’s not to love?

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗

Sarah Millican English comedian

The day our rescue dog came for a visit. I burst into tears. And my (most recent) wedding, of course.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2018 source ↗

Sofia Helin Swedish actress

Now. During the period of Covid, I have had the opportunity to rethink and I’ve got a new gift of cherishing now.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 September 2020 source ↗

Mischa Barton British and American actress

When I got my dogs, Charlie and Ziggy Stardust. One is a pomeranian mix and the other is a rescue mutt, and, oh my God, he's so cute.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 June 2007 source ↗