Simon Callow: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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Simon Callow

British actor

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At drama school, because I started having relationships with other men and found a satisfying job.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

I can't remember a time when I was happier than now, to be honest – though that's always been the case.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 April 2014 source ↗

Bruce Willis American actor

I'd say you've never seen me happier than at this particular moment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 July 2007 source ↗

Dan Stevens English actor

My wedding day, eight years ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2017 source ↗

Shirley MacLaine American actress and author

Watching my two baby dogs play. They are rat terriers, rescue dogs.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2017 source ↗

Fear of falling apart.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

Like having a foundation.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

A sculpture by Glynn Williams; it cost £7,000 in the early 80s.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

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