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When I'm on set, filming.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Discovering Rome on my scooter with my wife when we first met.
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When my kids had little teeth and curly hair, and hadn’t discovered the idea of wanting to leave home.
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Today, waking up in the dark hours of the morning with a litter of puppies snoozing on my bed.
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