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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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When my son was born. Actually, probably a month after, when I got over the enormous responsibility of being a mum.
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Seeing Maisie's face for the first time.
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Watching Bruce Springsteen at Glastonbury. During Because The Night I actually shouted, "This is the greatest moment of my life!"
Robson Green
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When I landed the role in Soldier Soldier. I thought, “Oh my goodness, I’m going to be doing something that makes me happy, I’m doing it abroad and they’re going to pay me.” I was 26.
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