When I had my catheter taken out, thanks for asking.
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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At drama school, because I started having relationships with other men and found a satisfying job.
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I look forward to answering that question in 15 years.
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When I realised that I could be a musician. I was 16.
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Before kids, when I was 13 or so, on the back of my horse, running at full speed in an open pasture. Post kids, happiness happens often, but in more subtle ways. I now prefer the word “content”.
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