Time & hindsight

When were you happiest?

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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Andy Roddick American tennis player
Nothing is better than right now, and having a baby is no small part.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2015 source ↗
David Haye British boxer
Right now – I’ve 35 years of experience to understand how to make the most of every day.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2016 source ↗
Bradley Wiggins British former professional road and track racing cyclist
When my second child Bella was born in 2006. I missed my son Ben being born because I was racing, so seeing it for the first time was quite an experience.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2019 source ↗

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