Bobbi Brown: What most recently made you cry? — FLAPSS

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What most recently made you cry?

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I teared up when I did a voiceover for my memoir while talking about my mother-in-law, whom I adored and miss so much.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

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Mary Berry English food writer and television presenter

I had a little weep with joy 11 years ago when Thomas and Sarah had their IVF twins, safe and sound and perfect.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

Julian Lloyd Webber British cellist and conductor

Our beautiful cat was so ill that we were hours away from having her put down. Somehow, we’ve managed to nurse her back to full health again.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2023 source ↗

On Monday in therapy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2026 source ↗

Nadiya Hussain British television chef, baker and author

Last week, when I dropped a mug on my foot.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗

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Question If you could edit your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

I would do more weightlifting than aerobics. Strong is better than skinny.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

Question What is the trait you most deplore in others? Values & belief

Being untruthful.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

Question What single thing would improve the quality of your life? Daily life

A Human Touch massage chair in every house.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

Question How would you describe yourself in three words? Identity & self

Nice, direct, loyal.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

At each of my sons’ weddings.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2024 source ↗

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

I had to clean up the sump pump [toilet system] in my house because my sister and I flushed things we shouldn’t have.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

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