We regularly ask our interviewees what makes them happy because at the end of the day, what else really matters? We’ve highlighted some of the responses below.

Luke Somasundram | Writer | Improv Comedian

Nothing makes me happier than making things. It might be writing a play, a comic book or an indie game. Or improvising comedy live on stage. Or getting a TV show on its feet in a writer’s room. Or just making a dumb zine about Godzillas, just because. Making things offers the satisfaction of solving a really tricky puzzle you created out of the bits of your soul. The electricity of connecting with others through simple, undeniable human truths. The adrenaline rush of keeping the audience in the palm of your hand. The power of making universes with keyboards and conversations. Read more>>

Linnan Ye | potter & illustrationer & Architecture designer

After I started being independent and running my own business, I realized making people happy make myself happy too. I often think I’m providing “art service” to whoever need it, from restaurant to shop to YOU ! Especially when there is YOUR story/memory involved, I made tea set for someone’s wedding tea ceremony, I made urn for someone’s cat passed away… I’m grateful to do work meaningful for people. Read more>>

Dr. Sujata Kapoor | Actor/International Model/beauty queen/Professor

Happiness for me is a state of mind. We usually chase happiness and forget that it is embedded in trivial things of life.For me happiness means bringing smile on someone’s face. I fetch greatest happiness when I follow my passion. My daughter Visharda who is on Autism spectrum disorder is my greatest source of happiness. She is the one who has taught me happiness can be derived by being empathetic to people around us. Read more>>

C.T. Robert | Director

I’ve thought about this time and time again and I’ve realized it’s only a couple few things that truly contribute to my happiness. The first of which is autonomy. It’s why I struggle in 9-5 work situations, it’s why I struggle oftentimes in romantic relationships… it’s the freedom for me to have the space to wander and explore anything that peaks my interest. I guess it’s essentially the sort of constant search for new experiences and learning about new things. This is what fuels me in life I think and when I feel the most at peace. Read more>>