Cathy Rigby: 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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Cathy Rigby

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Right now and when I was pregnant and when my children were very young.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, August 2012 source ↗

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George Michael English singer-songwriter

When I'm in love.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 August 2014 source ↗

Richard Hawley English musician

I've often reached the dizzying heights of ecstasy holding a pint of frothy seasonal ale in Fagan's pub, chatting away with Tom the landlord.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 February 2011 source ↗

Bernadette Peters

I have a lot to be grateful for, but right now, being married. Having time to be with my husband and his children. I feel very grateful.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2025 source ↗

Clara Amfo Broadcaster

When I was 11 and we got Sky TV.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 August 2020 source ↗

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Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Arrogance and a lack of respect for others.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, August 2012 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Procrastination ... getting overwhelmed ... getting stuck.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, August 2012 source ↗

Question What does happiness look like for you when life is going well? Identity & self

Making a gourmet dinner with my husband, Tom, then just hanging out with our four children, their spouses, and our delightful grandchildren.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 1 August 2012 source ↗

Question If you could alter one thing about yourself, what would it be? Identity & self

To be more outgoing. I love being home, but sometimes I feel guilty that I like it too much.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2012 source ↗

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