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

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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

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Erin Doherty

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Mornings. Playing music, fresh coffee, dippy eggs and soldiers, my girlfriend – what’s not to love?

The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗

Others on this question

Nicola Adams British boxer

When I won gold at the London Olympic Games.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2012 source ↗

Ted Danson American actor

I am a bit of a Pollyanna – I spend most of my day happy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗

Joanna Scanlan British actress and writer

Swimming down the Thames on a full moon night 10 years ago. It was dangerous, but extremely joyful.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 March 2018 source ↗

Val McDermid Scottish crime novel writer

I am happiest right now. Things are going really well – my professional life, my personal life, my family life.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2020 source ↗