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

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Alan Cumming

Scottish actor, producer, director, writer and presenter

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A couple of summers ago, walking through a forest illuminated by fireflies, with my man and our dogs.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2009 source ↗

Others on this question

A few weeks ago, walking on the beach in Anglesey with my dogs and my husband.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗

Joshua Ferris American author

Whenever it was, I didn't realise it fully.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 January 2011 source ↗

Philip Glass American composer

There are many moments of happiness for me. I swim in a sea of them. They are related to my family and work.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2008 source ↗

Wherever I’m sitting, once I finish this questionnaire.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2017 source ↗

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