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Making Bremner, Bird And Fortune: fulfilled at work, happy at home with two young children.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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The day I passed my driving test, at 17.
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French kissing on Tower Bridge under a full moon in the wee small hours.
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I've often reached the dizzying heights of ecstasy holding a pint of frothy seasonal ale in Fagan's pub, chatting away with Tom the landlord.
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At work, doing what I do best.
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