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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer
At home with my dogs, or on the boat going waterskiing on a beautiful day in Miami. And having a hit song that connects with people.
Sheena Easton
Scottish singer
When my kids were young enough for me to carry them both, one on each hip. I miss walking in the door and them flinging themselves at me.
I'm a happy guy in general, but the feeling of freedom and fun I got driving around with my friends in my first car is hard to top.
Jessica Brown Findlay
English actress
My wedding day last year. It was supposed to be 4 April and, in the end, it was 12 September.
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A friend named Charles Strobel, who runs the Campus for Human Development in Nashville. It’s a homeless shelter. He lives a life of pure kindness, and he’s a funny guy.
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