Christy Turlington Burns: When were you happiest?

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Recorded Christy Turlington Burns said elsewhere, not written here

Before kids, when I was 13 or so, on the back of my horse, running at full speed in an open pasture. Post kids, happiness happens often, but in more subtle ways. I now prefer the word “content”.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2017 source ↗

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Hugh Dennis British comedian and actor

I am probably happiest now, but I have been happy at every stage of my life.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 February 2011 source ↗

Vicky McClure English actress

Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

Maxine Peake British actress

The mid- to late 80s, summers spent at Park End Farm in Atherton – ankle deep in horse manure and soaking wet from falls from badly constructed rope swings across streams.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2011 source ↗

Lil Nas X American rapper

Maybe on tour when I was in Argentina. Yeah, or Brazil: oh my God, those people out there.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2024 source ↗