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Healthy, happy children. A wonderful, loving partner with whom to share my life.
The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 1 July 2012 source ↗
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What does happiness look like for you when life is going well?Originally asked
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Rafael Nadal
Spanish professional tennis player, 2001–2024
Playing tennis, competing, winning, but also being at home in Spain, in Majorca, with my friends and family.
Warm chocolate cake, a gorgeous fire, and Idris Elba. Also, world peace.
Having the opportunity to contribute and serve.
Audra McDonald
Singer and actor
Being at home on a Sunday night with my husband, Will, and all of our children, eating chicken tikka masala and naan from our favorite restaurant.
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View profile →Peacefully, in good physical health, sound of mind, still active, at a great age, with my children around me.
Losing another child. (I lost one of my sons to suicide when he was 19.)
My agent Mort Janklow, Sidney Poitier, and Barbara Walters.
I wish I were braver, although I try. I work too hard and don’t play enough. Too much work ethic, not enough “fun.”
Loyalty, kindness, honesty, trustworthiness, reliability.
Not always standing up for myself enough.
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