I’ve had a lot of happiness in my life: 1) the birth of my children; 2) getting into Lamda when I was 17; 3) meeting my wife; 4) and the renewal of our marriage vows and my 60th birthday.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 July 2016 source ↗
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