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Now, with time and wisdom you know your happy places.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2023 source ↗
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When were you happiest?Originally asked
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Vinnie Jones
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In 1988, when the final whistle went in the FA Cup final and we beat Liverpool.
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Whenever all my children and my grandchild are near.
Anna Friel
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Finding out I was pregnant when I’d been told it would be difficult to have children.
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When I'm on set, filming.
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