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When I won my first Oscar. Oh, wait – that was Amy Adams.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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I consider myself quite a happy person. One of the most exciting times was when Sarah was born.
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When my son was born in 2000.
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When I started getting to grips with playing the guitar, aged 11.
Ice-T
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Alone, chillin’ with Coco.
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