Nick Frost: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? — FLAPSS

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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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Nick Frost

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Now. Five years ago, I started looking after myself a bit more, emotionally and spiritually, and it’s paid dividends.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

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

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

Joss Stone English singer, songwriter, and actress

In the hospital after my C-section, hanging out with my new baby, feeling very, very happy and grateful.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 April 2021 source ↗

When I was naive to the complexities of life.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2025 source ↗

Tom Daley English diver

Winning the world championships.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 October 2009 source ↗

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I am a massive people-pleaser and it brings me nothing but trouble.

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As a nice human being who gave a shit.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

I’ve pooed myself a couple of times.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

Question What disappointment has stayed with you longest? Failure & regret

The Mona Lisa – I preferred the frame.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

Question What do you believe happens when we die? Death & what remains

When my kids ask, “What happens when we die?” I say, “Do you remember the place you were in before you were born? I think we go back there.”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Big dick energy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

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