David Arquette: What most recently made you cry? — FLAPSS

What most recently made you cry?

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Recorded David Arquette 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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Engelbert Humperdinck British singer

I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2019 source ↗

Richard Osman English TV presenter and writer

I cry at everything – adverts, Gogglebox, hugging my kids. I love crying: it’s like your pain is laughing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

Jerry Hall American model and actress

Often when overwhelmed by beauty.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2014 source ↗

Martin Clunes English actor

I often cry when people do things well, like on Britain’s Got Talent; I cried at the old ladies doing finger knitting.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 September 2018 source ↗

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Question When were you happiest? 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 What song would you like 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 Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have 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 ↗

Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? 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 done? 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 How close have you come to death? 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 ↗

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