Nikki Amuka-Bird: What most recently moved you to tears? — FLAPSS

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Nikki Amuka-Bird

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Probably watching some poor abandoned cat or dog being nursed back to life by a stranger on YouTube.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

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Isla Fisher Australian actress

When I heard the referendum result.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

Watching the movie Everest.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 October 2015 source ↗

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

I welled up a little when I was voted off Strictly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

Cybill Shepherd American actress and former model

Yesterday: my old dog, Kim, has cancer, and I have to let him die now.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2008 source ↗

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

Optimistic, creative, resilient.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

In a rehearsal just after graduating from drama college, I say my lines to an older actor. He pauses, turns to the director and says: “I’m sorry, but is she going to do it like that?”

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

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

A business-class flight. Pure indulgence.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

I’m quite scared of bats. I’m just seeing rats with wings – no, thanks.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

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

Anyone whose party I said I’d go to and didn’t turn up. I can get quite socially anxious at times.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Not being flexible enough to dance freely.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

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