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

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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

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Michael Morpurgo British children's writer
When I was a young father and teaching at a local primary school in Kent.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2011 source ↗
Victoria Derbyshire British broadcaster
On my wedding day, 21 July 2018. Mark and I had been together for 17 years but, having got through breast cancer treatment, we decided we’d finally get married.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 September 2021 source ↗
Björn Ulvaeus Swedish musician
If it wasn’t for coronavirus, it would be right now. All my life I’ve felt a pressure to achieve. It’s gone now, and that gives me a sense of freedom. Whenever I, for short moments, forget about corona and climate change, I’m happy.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 June 2020 source ↗
Hilary Swank Actor
Being happy is not a constant. But I am very happy when I am spending time with my family and my friends, and going on hikes with my dogs.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2011 source ↗

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