When were you happiest?

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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Recorded Jimmy Savile said elsewhere, not written here
During the war - to a teenager, wartime is very exciting. And when there was no traffic, I could ride my bike about the lovely Yorkshire lanes with not a car in sight. And I'm very happy today because I'm not skint.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 May 2007 source ↗

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Cerys Matthews Welsh singer-songwriter
Now, by far. Old enough to know time’s short, young enough to use it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 July 2016 source ↗
Sue Perkins British actress, singer, writer and comedian
In my 20s, touring small arts centres with my best mate, performing sketch comedy to a handful of people.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 October 2018 source ↗
Edward Fox British actor
Aside from family life, which is the ultimate happiness, when I see or hear a great artist.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2017 source ↗

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