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The day our rescue dog came for a visit. I burst into tears. And my (most recent) wedding, of course.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2018 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Liz Jones
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Married, in my Georgian house, four cats. It lasted a day.
Adam Kay
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In the one photo I’ve seen where my smile looks convincing – I’m four years old, so I’m guessing then. But I just won a Bafta and that felt amazing, too. So, roughly every 40 years.
Gary Barlow
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We’re in such a good place now as a family. It’s the same for my career. I say no to so many things; I never used to be able to.
Matt Goss
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At 37 Crawford Road in Camberwell, London. My mother had separated from my father and we had nothing, but I remember roast potatoes, twopence in the gas meter and music. It was the only time in my life when I felt at home.
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