Rebecca Ferguson: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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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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The first time I remember being truly happy was with my children on Ainsdale beach, not far from Southport. I spent £15 on butties, and we spent the whole day by the sea.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗

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Little Richard

In Macon, Georgia, during my childhood. I knew everybody there—it was like the whole town was your family. I felt complete there.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2001 source ↗

Imelda Staunton English actress and singer

On my wedding day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 June 2013 source ↗

Steph McGovern Broadcaster

At the beginning of lockdown; it was just me and my new baby and my partner in the house. It was lovely.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2020 source ↗

Bruce Willis American actor

I'd say you've never seen me happier than at this particular moment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 July 2007 source ↗