Mary Portas
English retail consultant
Now. Without a doubt
When were you happiest?
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Tomorrow (hopefully).
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Jerry Springer
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When my daughter, Katie, was born and when she got married.
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I am trying to find a little happiness at least once a day, so this morning.
Richard Osman
English TV presenter and writer
Probably when Fulham beat Juventus 4-1 in the Europa League.
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