When were you happiest?

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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Recorded Abigail Breslin said elsewhere, not written here
Christmas 2007 – I got hair straighteners.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2014 source ↗

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Björn Ulvaeus Swedish musician
If it wasn’t for coronavirus, it would be right now. All my life I’ve felt a pressure to achieve. It’s gone now, and that gives me a sense of freedom. Whenever I, for short moments, forget about corona and climate change, I’m happy.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 June 2020 source ↗
Vicky McClure English actress
Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗
Martin Clunes English actor
On childhood family holidays in Mallorca, with my mum, dad and sister, Amanda.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 September 2018 source ↗

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