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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Noah Harari Israeli historian and philosopher
When my dog died a couple of years ago. We were in Greece on vacation and a friend was watching her at home, and she was bitten by a snake. We rushed home, but we were too late by a few hours.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 October 2021 source ↗
Olivia Williams British actress
In rehearsals. The play is very funny about mothers and daughters, but one of the gags hit a raw nerve.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 April 2022 source ↗
My last dance with Jowita, my dance partner. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster; she’s taught me so much about myself and I grew as a result. I’m more confident, more understanding, more respectful, more attuned with myself and others, more mentally strong.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2023 source ↗

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