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In kindergarten, riding my bike and making objects out of clay.
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Richard Osman
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Probably when Fulham beat Juventus 4-1 in the Europa League.
Daniel Clowes
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Probably in the past few years, though maybe it's just some mid-life hormonal surge.
A few weeks ago, walking on the beach in Anglesey with my dogs and my husband.
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My happiness lives in the present. It's my life this morning, this evening, with Andre, my kids.
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As a generous soul.
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