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When I started getting to grips with playing the guitar, aged 11.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Audra McDonald
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In the hospital giving birth to my second daughter with my first daughter right there in the room as it was happening. I don’t remember any pain. I just remember feeling more alive and full of fierce mama bear love than at any other point in my life.
Nish Kumar
British stand-up comedian and presenter
Right now. I think I was born in my early 30s and I am finally catching up to my age. It’s fine to be a bit like Frasier now, but it’s probably not ideal when you are 12.
Gemma Whelan
English actress
When I was 15, I went to a rugby match at Twickenham with my dad and we went back to his friend Hugh’s house and Hugh made me a perfect cup of tea. I just remember feeling really happy because it was such a brilliant day and I loved being with my dad.
Dan Stevens
English actor
My wedding day, eight years ago.
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