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I am pretty happy right now. I have just got back from a dog walk. I have loads of nice work coming out. I am feeling pretty chipper.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 February 2018 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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