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My wedding day. I had a sore face from laughing and smiling so much. Other than that, I am the happiest I've been in my life now.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2014 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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