Gino D'Acampo: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

The question

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

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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.

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Gino D'Acampo

Italian-British celebrity chef and media personality

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I am always very happy in Sardinia with my family; I spend at least six months of the year there. Six months working and six months relaxing – I think that is a great balance.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

Others on this question

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Delia Smith English cook and television presenter

I am happy most of the time.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2011 source ↗

Una Stubbs British actress, television personality, and dancer

When I am painting.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2016 source ↗

Perez Hilton American blogger

At the South By Southwest Music Festival last March. Few things make me happier than going to concerts, and this was an epic evening.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2010 source ↗

Melanie Chisholm British pop singer

Becoming a mum quashed so many demons within me, and gave me confidence and a sense of calm.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗