The question
What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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The first time I stood on top of the hill that I now live on, in 2007.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗
I am always very happy in Sardinia with my family; I spend at least six months of the year there. Six months working and six months relaxing – I think that is a great balance.
When I found out that I was having my baby. They told me I was having a little girl and I named it Elizabeth. Then, when the baby was born it was my beautiful boy, Mark.
I am happiest now.
When there’s a big Sunday lunch and all my children are there.
People having really loud conversations on their phones in public places.
A brilliant hi-tech, low weight tent.
I lived in Cape Town, and I was spotted on the street and signed up by a modelling agency. I did about three shoots before I realised I hate having my photograph taken and I like food.
My husband, Ludo, for not really getting why war movies are fun to watch.
Not feeling old but everyone treating you that way.
“We’d love you to be on the cover of our magazine and we’ll give you a makeover.”
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