Edward Fox
British actor
Aside from family life, which is the ultimate happiness, when I see or hear a great artist.
When were you happiest?
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Now. This is the best time of my life.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 March 2010 source ↗
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Meg Rosoff
American novelist
Swimming in the North Sea at midnight, surrounded by phosphorescence.
In the mountains, climbing into beautiful places—anything that has to do with nature. I feel best in nature or near nature. And I was most happy, of course, when I was with my husband and we were in beautiful landscapes.
Sam Taylor-Wood
British film director, artist and photographer
The two times I've been pregnant. With Jessie, I lay on a sofa and watched The West Wing for nine months.
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