Kiefer Sutherland
British and Canadian actor
I consider myself quite a happy person. One of the most exciting times was when Sarah was born.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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When my mother let me stay home from school even though I wasn't ill.
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When surrounded by my family.
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When I met my husband and had babies. They have made me happy ever since.
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When I was little kid, before I knew what worrying was about.
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