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French kissing on Tower Bridge under a full moon in the wee small hours.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Nish Kumar
British stand-up comedian and presenter
Right now. I think I was born in my early 30s and I am finally catching up to my age. It’s fine to be a bit like Frasier now, but it’s probably not ideal when you are 12.
In 1993, making love on the beach of a deserted island in the Bahamas.
Sam Taylor-Wood
British film director, artist and photographer
The two times I've been pregnant. With Jessie, I lay on a sofa and watched The West Wing for nine months.
Sarah Silverman
American comedian and actress
Tomorrow (hopefully).
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When I broke my toe.
Shooting hosiery on top of an iceberg and getting my backside stuck to it.
To be humble is to be sane.
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