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Last night, having dinner with my husband, John, my son, Jonathan, and his girlfriend, Maude.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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The mid- to late 80s, summers spent at Park End Farm in Atherton – ankle deep in horse manure and soaking wet from falls from badly constructed rope swings across streams.
Getting my full Equity card as a professional performer.
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I’ll be at my happiest today, and probably my gloomiest at some point today, too.
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Now. When I see my two children enjoying each other's company.
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