Christmas 2007 – I got hair straighteners.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Edward Fox
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Aside from family life, which is the ultimate happiness, when I see or hear a great artist.
The first time I remember being truly happy was with my children on Ainsdale beach, not far from Southport. I spent £15 on butties, and we spent the whole day by the sea.
Chris Ware
American artist
The day my daughter, Clara, was born, and pretty much every day since.
Having fun with my sisters back in the day. I miss playing cards and fighting over crabs with them every weekend.
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