Playing ping pong in LA.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Probably when Fulham beat Juventus 4-1 in the Europa League.
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I think you can be happy every day, if you are in the flow.
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When my bowels move freely and without complications.
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