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The last time I held my children and every time before that. They’ve been my salvation.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 March 2022 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Sally Bercow
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When I hit 40. I made a lot of mistakes in my 20s and spent most of my 30s changing nappies.
Richard Hawley
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I've often reached the dizzying heights of ecstasy holding a pint of frothy seasonal ale in Fagan's pub, chatting away with Tom the landlord.
Simon Callow
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At drama school, because I started having relationships with other men and found a satisfying job.
Martin Kemp
English musician and actor
The births of my children, Harley Moon (28) and Roman (25).
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