Sheena Easton: When were you happiest?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Sheena Easton said elsewhere, not written here

When my kids were young enough for me to carry them both, one on each hip. I miss walking in the door and them flinging themselves at me.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

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Boy George British musician

I am relieved to say that I find it hard to answer such a question, because if I could it would suggest that my life has become dreary and empty.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2008 source ↗

Ralph Ineson English actor and narrator

I am pretty happy right now. I have just got back from a dog walk. I have loads of nice work coming out. I am feeling pretty chipper.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 February 2018 source ↗

Geoffrey Rush Australian actor

During my Queensland childhood, on the days when I avoided the chlorine-infused shower gauntlet and being corralled into the deep end of the school pool.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2014 source ↗

Robson Green British actor

When I landed the role in Soldier Soldier. I thought, “Oh my goodness, I’m going to be doing something that makes me happy, I’m doing it abroad and they’re going to pay me.” I was 26.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 January 2019 source ↗