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In my early 20s. I did my national service late, in Singapore. It was liberating to be in a new culture.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Audra McDonald
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In the hospital giving birth to my second daughter with my first daughter right there in the room as it was happening. I don’t remember any pain. I just remember feeling more alive and full of fierce mama bear love than at any other point in my life.
Hayley Mills
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Now. This is the best time of my life.
Mary J Blige
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When I was little kid, before I knew what worrying was about.
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In the minutes, hours, days and weeks after having my children. I was 42 and 45. There’s nothing like new life.
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