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I don’t have a happiest; I live in the now.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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When I was 15, I went to a rugby match at Twickenham with my dad and we went back to his friend Hugh’s house and Hugh made me a perfect cup of tea. I just remember feeling really happy because it was such a brilliant day and I loved being with my dad.
Anywhere, during the 2 to 24 hours after a successful joke.
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When my album was made in June.
When I finished writing a book.
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