Sam Taylor-Wood: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

The question

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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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Sam Taylor-Wood

British film director, artist and photographer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

The two times I've been pregnant. With Jessie, I lay on a sofa and watched The West Wing for nine months.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 November 2008 source ↗

Others on this question

Our wedding weekend in Ireland.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 April 2026 source ↗

Elaine Paige English singer and actress

I’m happy: I have a wonderful career and great friends.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 September 2016 source ↗

Steffi Graf German tennis player

My happiness lives in the present. It's my life this morning, this evening, with Andre, my kids.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 June 2013 source ↗

Jess Phillips British politician

In the car with my kids, singing Purple Rain.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 April 2018 source ↗

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