Discovering Rome on my scooter with my wife when we first met.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Michael Flatley
American step dancer
The day my son was born.
Prue Leith
South African-British chef, broadcaster, and writer
In my 40s: I had two children young enough to think their parents wonderful, my business was booming, I was happily married and living in the Cotswolds with a veg garden and ponies in the paddock. Who could not be happy?
Right now, in the present. I have a short memory.
Simone Biles
United States artistic gymnast
The Olympics: all my dreams came true in one place.
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Punctuality (outside of work, of course).
How doesn’t matter—it’s when that matters. When I’m ready!
A crippling accident.
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