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Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Whenever I'm with my mum and brother. We have family dinners every Sunday – it's become quite the tradition.
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Right now – I’ve 35 years of experience to understand how to make the most of every day.
When Brad and I got married. We had to struggle for it. It involved a nationwide speaking tour, lobbying Congress and campaigning intensely. We were the first couple to get our marriage licence in West Hollywood.
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On my honeymoon in Lapland.
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