David Arquette: What most recently moved you to tears? — FLAPSS

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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David Arquette

American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

This morning: I lost a couple of friends recently and it’s been tough.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

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Sarah Parish English actress

I cry all the time, it’s an embarrassment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2019 source ↗

Charlotte Rampling English actress

I cry a lot, every day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 September 2022 source ↗

Deputy leader Mothin Ali gave a speech at conference talking about growing up in poverty and the effect it had on his family. It was incredibly powerful and I had tears streaming from my eyes.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

I cried recently, thinking about my late wife.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2016 source ↗

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Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

My daughter, Coco, because divorce is so difficult.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

When I was young, selling maps to stars’ homes in Hollywood, somebody flashed their wiener at me. It was traumatising.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

Question What song would you want played at your funeral? Death & what remains

David Bowie’s Life On Mars.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

Question How close have you come to dying? Death & what remains

I got stabbed in the neck with a light tube during a wrestling “death match” two years ago. It was scary. I thought I was dying: your life does flash before your eyes.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

With time and experience you figure stuff out, so I am happiest right now.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

I collect old costumes: I have one of Johnny Cash’s, and Liberace’s shoes.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

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