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Genuinely – and my wife, Lee, knows this – dancing with Kevin Clifton on Strictly.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Martin Sheen
American actor
1 May 1981 in Paris, because that’s the day I was reconverted to Catholicism.
Robson Green
British actor
When I landed the role in Soldier Soldier. I thought, “Oh my goodness, I’m going to be doing something that makes me happy, I’m doing it abroad and they’re going to pay me.” I was 26.
Ian Wright
English footballer and pundit
1990 FA Cup final, playing for Crystal Palace.
Sam Shepard
American playwright and actor
Before I was born.
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