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The day after I got married.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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When I am in Italy with the family, not thinking about work.
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In 1988, when the final whistle went in the FA Cup final and we beat Liverpool.
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I have been very fortunate in my life. I have had a lot of happiness. I have a great family and I work a lot, and that's what I like to do.
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