Philip Treacy: When were you happiest?

Originally asked

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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 Philip Treacy said elsewhere, not written here

As a child growing up in Ireland, on a beautiful day playing on what was known as a cock of hay (or haystack).

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

Melanie Blatt English singer

Now, with time and wisdom you know your happy places.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2023 source ↗

Steffi Graf German tennis player

My happiness lives in the present. It's my life this morning, this evening, with Andre, my kids.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 June 2013 source ↗

Malorie Blackman British writer

When my daughter was born.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2013 source ↗

Warwick Davis English actor

This morning, because each day I feel happier.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 November 2017 source ↗

My friends dying: Alexander (McQueen), Isabella (Blow), a friend of cancer last year.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2014 source ↗

The Queen, because she's kept hats alive in the imagination of people all over the world.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2014 source ↗

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