Louis Walsh
Irish music manager and television personality
I’m always happy. Ask Simon Cowell: he says if I had a tail, I’d wag it.
When were you happiest?
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How close have you come to death?
Death & what remains
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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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The most unabashed joy I’ve ever felt was that first 24 hours of magic after our son was born in California last June.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 June 2019 source ↗
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Julie Andrews
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In London. When Blake [Edwards, her husband since 1969] made me laugh so much I wept. Blake says I slept with a smile.
Gino D'Acampo
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I am always very happy in Sardinia with my family; I spend at least six months of the year there. Six months working and six months relaxing – I think that is a great balance.
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