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Yesterday: sun-lounger, back garden, cup of tea, radio on.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Julie Andrews
English actress, singer and author
In London. When Blake [Edwards, her husband since 1969] made me laugh so much I wept. Blake says I slept with a smile.
Joyce Carol Oates
Novelist, short story writer and essayist
On two dates: 23 January 1961 and 13 March 2009 (my two weddings).
Rob Delaney
American comedian and actor
Probably last night, when I went into my sons’ bedroom and kissed them on their smelly heads.
Ed Balls
British broadcaster and politician
In a pool this summer with the children.
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