Maggie Gyllenhaal
American actress and filmmaker
The day after I got married.
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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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I’m always happiest when I’m with my family.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
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Lleyton Hewitt
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When my kids were born.
Whenever I’m swimming in the lido at London Fields.
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My wife and I were meant to meet Frank Sinatra before he went on stage in Hamburg. But there was a taxi-drivers’ strike and we were too late.
Around 1972, I bought a Rolls-Royce to treat myself after finally achieving success. The year before, I had three hits: Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Amarillo.
King Charles III, because he’s working hard to save our planet.
I don’t have a great fear of anything. I look at things with positive eyes.
Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.
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