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When I received my scholarship to art school in 1945.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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A couple of summers ago, walking through a forest illuminated by fireflies, with my man and our dogs.
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I am pretty happy right now. I have just got back from a dog walk. I have loads of nice work coming out. I am feeling pretty chipper.
Rob Delaney
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Probably last night, when I went into my sons’ bedroom and kissed them on their smelly heads.
Right now, here with you. Let’s not ruin it by talking.
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No one I can think of, but lots of people no longer living.
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