Bob Hoskins: When were you happiest?

Originally asked

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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Bob Hoskins said elsewhere, not written here

When the kids were babies.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2011 source ↗

Others on this question

Alexander Armstrong English actor, comedian, broadcaster and singer

Now. Although I am on tour and I will be deliriously happy when that finishes, because I'll be back home.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2010 source ↗

Kwame Kwei-Armah Actor and playwright

When my mother was alive. She passed away 14 years ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 October 2018 source ↗

Melanie Blatt English singer

Now, with time and wisdom you know your happy places.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2023 source ↗

Paul O'Grady British comedian, actor and television presenter

When I hit 30 and managed to get a council flat in London. It was in the most terrible state, but it was bliss to have a flat of my own.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

Super Mario Brothers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2011 source ↗

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