Ethan Hawke
Actor, director and novelist
Now. It would be corny if I say why.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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Snorkelling for an hour with a comically disciplined and curiously attentive squadron of six, fat Caribbean reef squid off Mexico.
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Jacqueline Wilson
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A few years ago in Vermont, when I eloped with Trish to have a civil partnership ceremony.
Katie Price
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When my kids were born.
Steve Jones
Welsh television presenter
Were? I'm happiest right now!
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