Nick Robinson: When were you happiest?

Originally asked

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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Nick Robinson said elsewhere, not written here

Toasting marshmallows on an open fire in Yosemite national park.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Paul Weller English singer-songwriter and musician

I'm nearly always happy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2014 source ↗

Vinnie Jones English professional footballer and actor

In 1988, when the final whistle went in the FA Cup final and we beat Liverpool.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 June 2016 source ↗

Richard Branson English business magnate

The births of my kids and my wedding spring to mind.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 April 2010 source ↗

Marianne Faithfull English singer and actress

When I was a child and a teenager, before I got discovered.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2011 source ↗

Follow You Follow Me, by Genesis.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2013 source ↗

My wife, because she has to live with me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2013 source ↗

Self-discipline.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2013 source ↗

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