Jacqui Smith: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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Jacqui Smith

British politician

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Christmas Eve: shops closed, family all together!

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2009 source ↗

Others on this question

Last Sunday when all the family came round to celebrate my 88th birthday. (Or was it Saturday. Or the week before, perhaps?)

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 January 2026 source ↗

Fern Britton English television presenter and author

I am always happiest tucked up at home with my family.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2009 source ↗

Greta Scacchi Italian-born actress

Now. When I see my two children enjoying each other's company.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 May 2008 source ↗

Joshua Ferris American author

Whenever it was, I didn't realise it fully.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 January 2011 source ↗

Not getting a part in the school play.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2009 source ↗

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