A beautiful meal and a glass of wine with my favorite people and lots of laughter ringing around the table.
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Being with my husband, David, and the boys.
The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2023 source ↗
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No contest: seeing my grandchildren enjoying each other.
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