First of all, to be in love. The second way of being very happy is to be able to get the best out of yourself, whatever it is.
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If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
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Vanity Fair, to its interview subject, The Proust Questionnaire
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Being at home, watching a good movie with my husband. Dining out with good friends.
The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2020 source ↗
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George Saunders
Short-story writer and novelist
Being aware and accepting of whatever the state of my mind happens to be at the moment (even if that state is unhappy).
Having a bunch of answers and getting to fill in the questions. With loved ones. While in Maui.
When the coffee kicks in early in the morning and I’m on the couch with my dogs, reading the paper.
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My tendency to worry about the future if there’s nothing you can do about it.
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