Paul O'Grady: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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Paul O'Grady

British comedian, actor and television presenter

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

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.

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

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Rob Delaney American comedian and actor

Probably last night, when I went into my sons’ bedroom and kissed them on their smelly heads.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 November 2015 source ↗

Mischa Barton British and American actress

When I got my dogs, Charlie and Ziggy Stardust. One is a pomeranian mix and the other is a rescue mutt, and, oh my God, he's so cute.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 June 2007 source ↗

Bruce Willis American actor

I'd say you've never seen me happier than at this particular moment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 July 2007 source ↗

Helen George English actress

As a child playing in my parents’ garden in Birmingham, which they still have, and where my daughters play, swinging on my swing that my dad made for me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2023 source ↗

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Too many of my friends, family and peers dying.

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When I watched a series called Pose. The hospital scenes took me right back to when we were going through the Aids years. It’s the same with It’s a Sin.