Wherever I’m sitting, once I finish this questionnaire.
When were you happiest?
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Filming Much Ado About Nothing. In my home, with my family and my besties and the bard all around. Pure joy.
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Julian Lloyd Webber
British cellist and conductor
When I was 16, I’d just won full scholarships to both the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music, and felt like the world was my oyster.
I’m always happiest when I’m with my family.
Bradley Wiggins
British former professional road and track racing cyclist
When my second child Bella was born in 2006. I missed my son Ben being born because I was racing, so seeing it for the first time was quite an experience.
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