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In a pool this summer with the children.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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I am pretty happy right now. I have just got back from a dog walk. I have loads of nice work coming out. I am feeling pretty chipper.
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Sydney mardi gras, 1993.
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Right now. I am loving my children’s ages – Wyatt is nine and Levi is six – and I wish I could freeze time.
When my UK citizenship was approved. It’s taken me eight years and lots and lots of money. I was at home in South Africa when I received the news and my mum said, “I am so happy for you because this is your glitterball.”
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