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At work, my happiest moments are between “action” and “cut”. I am also very happy when justice is done, and when camping.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2015 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Scott Mills
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Now. I’ve moved to Hertfordshire after 25 years in London, got a fiancee and a dog, so everything has fallen into place.
Chrissie Hynde
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A couple of hours ago: I got a text message to meet someone later.
Cuba Gooding Jr
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When I am working. I hate to say it.
Ian McEwan
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In my mid- to late-20s, in London, beginning to publish, living hand to mouth, having fun. Also now, when love and life and work have finally cohered.
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I’d prefer no song, and no funeral: I’d like my loved ones to go on a walk, mostly in silence, instead. It’s all better not put into words.
If someone could answer my emails.
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