DH
Right now – I’ve 35 years of experience to understand how to make the most of every day.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2016 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Alan Dale
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I have never been happier than I am now. As for when I was happiest in my work, playing King Arthur in Spamalot in the West End.
When I was raising my children.
Dan Stevens
English actor
My wedding day, eight years ago.
Any recent gathering with friends and family; yesterday, running by the ocean; anytime, solving a problem or creating something. Right now, in bed with news and popcorn.
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