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

The question

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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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Tracey Ullman

British and American actress

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

When I met my husband and had babies. They have made me happy ever since.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 March 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

Paul O'Grady British comedian, actor and television presenter

When I hit 30 and managed to get a council flat in London. It was in the most terrible state, but it was bliss to have a flat of my own.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

Don Warrington British actor

When I lived with my grandmother in Trinidad, before I came to England to live with my mother in Newcastle at the age of seven.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 February 2022 source ↗

Gabby Logan Welsh TV/radio presenter and rhythmic gymnast

I am always happiest when my kids are on good form and we are having a lovely family dinner.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 November 2022 source ↗

Ed Balls British broadcaster and politician

In a pool this summer with the children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 November 2008 source ↗