Marilyn Manson
American musician
About 15 minutes ago: I'm on medication and it's starting to wear off.
When were you happiest?
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When I was just singing with my brothers in our house. I was hoping I could become a success to give my mother and my father a better way of living.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2012 source ↗
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Bruce Willis
American actor
I'd say you've never seen me happier than at this particular moment.
Anywhere with her, while she lived.
Iris Apfel
American interior designer and fashion icon
I try to be happy whenever I can. I don’t fret about what’s past and we don’t know if there will be a future, so I make as much as I can out of what’s here now.
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