Imelda Staunton: When were you happiest?

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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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Recorded Imelda Staunton said elsewhere, not written here

On my wedding day.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 June 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Last summer with my boyfriend Richie. We had no plans – it was just wonderful.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

Jay McInerney American writer

When my mother let me stay home from school even though I wasn't ill.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 June 2009 source ↗

Matt Smith English actor

I believe happiness is in the moment, so now.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2013 source ↗

Paul Whitehouse Welsh comedian

When I came round after being seriously ill. I’d had a dose of morphine, the sun was shining and I thought, “Ah yes, I live!”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

Danny Boyle, for obvious reasons.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 June 2013 source ↗

Not working at the Royal Court until now.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 June 2013 source ↗

Snoring – and it's not me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 June 2013 source ↗

I like to live in the moment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 June 2013 source ↗

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