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

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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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Dominic West English actor
Last year. I was with my wife and all my kids in northern California, driving an RV. I remember thinking that life couldn’t possibly get any better.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 December 2018 source ↗
Sarah Millican English comedian
The day our rescue dog came for a visit. I burst into tears. And my (most recent) wedding, of course.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2018 source ↗
Floella Benjamin British actress, presenter, and peer
Happiness is like an elusive butterfly: whenever it comes my way, I grab it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 February 2017 source ↗

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I had self doubts when I was a freshman in high school. I was 14 years old and not very mature, and there were a few incidents in my freshman year. I learned in a very competitive environment. The high school environment that I played in was very intense, and I learned how to be stoic and go out and compete.
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