Hayley Mills
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Now. This is the best time of my life.
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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At each of my sons’ weddings.
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Ronnie Wood
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Right now is a pretty good time in my life. I am existing on three-monthly check-ups, but, yeah, I am very grateful.
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Now is pretty good; at home, the stove is burning and I’ve cleared the inbox enough to feel that I can relax.
Now. My life is better with every year of living it.
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