Jason Byrne
Irish comedian
When I worked in an electrical warehouse in Dublin. I got £60 a week wiring plugs.
When were you happiest?
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One of the big moments was the birth of our son, Jack – he's 13 now.
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Kiefer Sutherland
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I consider myself quite a happy person. One of the most exciting times was when Sarah was born.
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Alan Johnson
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When my son was born in 2000.
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