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In the hospital after my C-section, hanging out with my new baby, feeling very, very happy and grateful.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 April 2021 source ↗
The question
What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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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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View all 577 →Any recent gathering with friends and family; yesterday, running by the ocean; anytime, solving a problem or creating something. Right now, in bed with news and popcorn.
Nish Kumar
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Right now. I think I was born in my early 30s and I am finally catching up to my age. It’s fine to be a bit like Frasier now, but it’s probably not ideal when you are 12.
Katie Price
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When my kids were born.
Matthew Bourne
British choreographer
Can't quantify – I am often happy.
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As somebody who brought joy to people.
A veterinarian, but I decided against it because it required too many years of schooling; I wasn’t great at school.
Having my family in closer proximity, but that’s what comes with living in another country.
It’s all a learning experience, even if it’s a shit time.
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