EL James
British author
Belfast 1994, when my first son was born.
When were you happiest?
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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When my son was born in 2000.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 October 2009 source ↗
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Seth Meyers
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My wedding day, listening to my brother’s best-man speech.
In the orange blossom-filled streets of Seville, snogging on a park bench.
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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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