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

The question

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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In recent times, when I was looking after my mum. She would take me on journeys in her mind and I’d travel with her wherever she went. I felt happy that I had the opportunity to have that time despite her illness.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 October 2025 source ↗

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Jessica Brown Findlay English actress

My wedding day last year. It was supposed to be 4 April and, in the end, it was 12 September.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 March 2021 source ↗

Danny DeVito American actor, comedian and filmmaker

I have been very fortunate in my life. I have had a lot of happiness. I have a great family and I work a lot, and that's what I like to do.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2013 source ↗

Orlando Bloom English actor

When I was about to embark on filming The Lord Of The Rings, prior to any kind of fame or notoriety, full of hope and dreams, and excitement of the adventures ahead.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 March 2021 source ↗

Joseph Fiennes English actor