Philip Treacy: When were you happiest?

When were you happiest?

Originally asked

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Recorded Philip Treacy said elsewhere, not written here

As a child growing up in Ireland, on a beautiful day playing on what was known as a cock of hay (or haystack).

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2014 source ↗

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Jerry Springer American TV personality and politician

When my daughter, Katie, was born and when she got married.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 May 2009 source ↗

Isabelle Huppert French actress

Fortunately, I’ve often been happy, which you wouldn’t necessarily guess from the roles I play. I’ve always been very happy to have my children with me, particularly on location. My daughter was in in London when I played Mary Stuart at the National Theatre.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 May 2018 source ↗

Kellie Maloney Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician

At the birth of my children; when Lennox Lewis was crowned undisputed world heavyweight champion; and the day I had my final gender reassignment operation.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

Jimmy Savile English media personality and sex offender

During the war - to a teenager, wartime is very exciting. And when there was no traffic, I could ride my bike about the lovely Yorkshire lanes with not a car in sight. And I'm very happy today because I'm not skint.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 May 2007 source ↗