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

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

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Tess Daly English television presenter
Holding my two babies, Phoebe and Amber, for the first time.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 December 2016 source ↗
Gino D'Acampo Italian-British celebrity chef and media personality
I am always very happy in Sardinia with my family; I spend at least six months of the year there. Six months working and six months relaxing – I think that is a great balance.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗
Busta Rhymes American rapper
When I was young and carefree, before I realised what the obstacles were that we face as black people. I was raised in a beautiful home with incredible parents. They allowed me to enjoy what it was to be a child.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 December 2020 source ↗

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Question What is the biggest professional obstacle you have faced? Craft & work
I realized that the biggest obstacle was my mind. It was the biggest obstacle, and if I could get out of the way of myself, I would grow. So every time I had that attitude, I changed it, and I’d say, “You can. Today you can, and take it one day at a time, and today, I’m going to get up and I’m not going to think about the other six days of this week. I’m going to get up right now, and I’m going to go to the gym, and I’m going to learn about my boxing, and I’m going to be in the moment.” You know, in anything, you hit a wall, and then you have to break through it, and I just had to get out of my own way.
Recorded Academy of Achievement, Academy of Achievement interview, Los Angeles, California, 1 April 2006 source ↗

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