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1 May 1981 in Paris, because that’s the day I was reconverted to Catholicism.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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1990 FA Cup final, playing for Crystal Palace.
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The day our daughter was born, or maybe fishing on the Colorado river with my wife and brother and his buddy Earl.
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Can't quantify – I am often happy.
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