Mark Bonnar: What most recently moved you to tears? — FLAPSS

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Mark Bonnar

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I cry if one of the kids says something profound without knowing it; I cry at adverts; I cry at Strictly Come Dancing.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

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Scott Mills English radio DJ and television presenter

When I left Radio 1: full snotty sobbing on air.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 October 2022 source ↗

Bernadine Evaristo English author and academic

I cried after I won the Booker.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2020 source ↗

Lauren Laverne English radio DJ, and television presenter

The Strictly Come Dancing final almost destroyed me. I was howling all the way through – John and Johannes and then Rose and Giovanni. Oh my God.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 February 2022 source ↗

This morning, in a really great conversation with my dad.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

A loving father and wonderful husband, and the best actor of my generation!

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

First, I wanted to be a historian, then a drummer, and after that I just wanted to be employed. And I still do.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

Question What would you most want to leave your children? Death & what remains

A sense of wonder.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Lack of empathy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Being married for 17 years and having two amazing children.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

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

Chaotic, daft and loving.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

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