When were you happiest?

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When it’s just us as a family on our island hideaway in Wales.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 October 2015 source ↗

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June Brown English actress and author
Childhood, up until the age of seven, when my sister died.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2013 source ↗
Michael Ball English singer, presenter and actor
My first summer working, in 1984. I’d come out of drama school, I’d landed a job that got me an Equity card doing Godspell in Aberystwyth – and it was just unmitigated joy.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
Enrique Iglesias Spanish singer
At home with my dogs, or on the boat going waterskiing on a beautiful day in Miami. And having a hit song that connects with people.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 August 2010 source ↗

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