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The day I passed my driving test, at 17.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Rupert Graves
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When I am completely absorbed in something, such as when I pick up my guitar and have a little sing.
In bed this Saturday.
In recent times, when I was looking after my mum. She would take me on journeys in her mind and I’d travel with her wherever she went. I felt happy that I had the opportunity to have that time despite her illness.
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.
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