On a recent trip to the UK, Pharrell Williams attended a press conference for his children's book 'Happy'.
But this turned out be quite an unusual event, as Pharrell was asked questions by a bunch of school children, that probably weren't the usual kind of queries he received.
And the first question by a young boy was obviously from someone with something else on his mind...
WATCH Pharrell charm his young audience above.
Introduced by presenter and friend Jameela Jamil, Pharrell told the schoolchildren:
“Honestly, I have to say there’s no greater way that this could have ever happened because the book is for you. You and your friends and it's an iteration of the song I had a couple of years back but I think more than anything else having it in book form allows you guys to really get the worth of the lyrics. So thank you.”
Penguin Random House Children’s will publish Pharrell's first book, HAPPY! - a picture book featuring photographs of children across cultures celebrating what it means to be happy, inspired by the words of his best-loved song.
In 2014, the Oscar-nominated song became the UK’s most downloaded track. It has had 630 million views on YouTube and has sold 12 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the world’s bestselling singles.
Happy is released on 8 October through Penguin Random House Children’s and is available to buy from Amazon - click here.
12 Tips For Happiness in 2015
Work (01 of12)
Open Image Modal"Work makes you happier. It provides routine, structure and self-worth. Make sure you are in a job you enjoy. If you are not, make finding one that you do a priority for this year."
Independence(02 of12)
Open Image Modal"Personal control in work makes you happier; there is better life satisfaction for those earning less but in control of their working practice than those who are richer but have less control."
Relationships and Friendships(03 of12)
Open Image Modal"Those with close relationships are happiest – try to see friends and family more in the New Year. Research shows the closer people live to their friends, the happier they are – make new friends close to where you live. Get to know your neighbours better, try joining sports groups or taking up a hobby close to your home."
Play to your strengths(04 of12)
Open Image Modal"Identifying your strengths and focus on developing these, either in work or a hobby. This will encourage you to become immersed in what you do and find life more gratifying."
Altruism(05 of12)
Open Image Modal"Altruism is proven to help focus beyond ourselves and enable us to be more connected with the world around us. In 2015, find local charities, sports clubs or community organisations where you can donate your time - you might even start new friendships with local people."
Be kind(06 of12)
Open Image Modal"Set yourself a weekly target for acts of kindness for friends, family, colleagues and strangers on the street. This will further increase your connection to the outside world."
Focus on the positives(07 of12)
Open Image Modal"Improving happiness levels can depend on how we focus our attention – being attentive and focusing on one positive task helps us to enjoy the moment."
Positive Memory(08 of12)
Open Image Modal"Those who are happier remember bad events in a more positive light – it is possible to focus on particular aspects of a memory to notice the positives more than negatives."
Gratitude Diary(09 of12)
Open Image Modal"You can retrain your mind to focus on the good things that happen rather than the bad. Stop taking your blessings for granted by keeping a gratitude diary. Every day for 6 weeks jot down 5 things that happened that day for which you are grateful."
Meditate(10 of12)
Open Image Modal"Regular meditation can help with positive mental health."
Say ‘Thank You’(11 of12)
Open Image Modal"Expressing your gratitude for someone’s actions is the single most effective exercise in positive psychology. Saying thank you to even small acts and gestures will help improve gratitude levels."
Use Technology Less(12 of12)
Open Image Modal"The less time you spend on using technology, the more you can carry out activities that help you engage with the world around you.”