Jason Sudeikis: What does happiness look like for you when life is going well?

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What does happiness look like for you when life is going well?

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Vanity Fair, to its interview subject, The Proust Questionnaire

Verbatim recurring item in Vanity Fair's Proust Questionnaire; two publisher-hosted respondent pages establish institutional recurrence.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Jason Sudeikis

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Having a bunch of answers and getting to fill in the questions. With loved ones. While in Maui.

The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 11 January 2017 source ↗

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Audra McDonald Singer and actor

Being at home on a Sunday night with my husband, Will, and all of our children, eating chicken tikka masala and naan from our favorite restaurant.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 23 August 2023 source ↗

Shonda Rhimes

Warm chocolate cake, a gorgeous fire, and Idris Elba. Also, world peace.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 4 October 2017 source ↗

Judith Light

Having the opportunity to contribute and serve.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 27 September 2019 source ↗

Ben Stiller

Being in process on a creative project I love.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 17 January 2025 source ↗

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Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

The way I allow myself to talk to myself.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2017 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Either living up to or not living up to my potential.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2017 source ↗

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

Wherever I’m sitting, once I finish this questionnaire.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2017 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Entitlement or a lack of manners. Though I find they often flock together.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2017 source ↗

Question Which quality in your friends matters most to you? Relationships

A sense of humor and/or the ability to use a toilet correctly.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 11 January 2017 source ↗

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