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At the birth of my son, Joel, and then equally, last June, when my first grandchild, Rory, was born.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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I am pretty chirpy at the moment.
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I would like to say right now, but probably childhood – though even that may be wrong, so I'll say six weeks ago walking in the Lakes.
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