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When I see videos of animal cruelty.
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Terry O'Neill
British photographer
I cry about 10 times a week. I’m a real softy.
Sadie Frost
English actress, producer, film director and fashion designer
In the last year, when I realised that I didn’t want to be in the relationship that I was in.
John Grisham
American writer and lawyer
When my mom died, on 18 January this year.
Martin Kemp
English musician and actor
I cry all the time. The last time was at the end of Paddington 2. Shirlie was laughing her head off.
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People who make you wait around for them.
He came, he laughed, he left.
It can be as light as a feather or as heavy as a stone.
Walking with Eric Clapton’s tour manager Mick to meet Eric backstage, and when I met Eric I said, “Hi Mick.” I wanted to die.
Skydiving: the parachute got tangled around my legs.
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