Keith Richards: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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Keith Richards

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Right up to this question.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2003 source ↗

Others on this question

Barbara Taylor Bradford British novelist

I've never really been unhappy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2014 source ↗

Maggie Gyllenhaal American actress and filmmaker

The day after I got married.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 February 2010 source ↗

Gabby Logan Welsh TV/radio presenter and rhythmic gymnast

I am always happiest when my kids are on good form and we are having a lovely family dinner.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 November 2022 source ↗

Julia Stiles American actress

This morning when I woke up. I am generally happy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2015 source ↗

Modesty and humility.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2003 source ↗

That they don’t die on me.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 1 January 2003 source ↗

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