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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Brandi Carlile
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I cried last week after talking about marriage equality with my daughters. My oldest let slip that she believed that if the supreme court overturned Obergefell, she wouldn’t have parents any more. I felt angry with my country and ashamed that I didn’t consider the possibility that she might think that.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 November 2025 source ↗

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Simon Bird English actor and comedian
My sister's wedding. Probably a bit of grit in my eye or something. Let's not make a big deal out of it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗
Lleyton Hewitt Australian professional tennis player
My kids wrote a song for me, recorded it on to a CD and it was played before my last Australian Open. I had no idea until I heard it live on TV.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 July 2016 source ↗
Gary Numan British musician
Yesterday, when Gemma, my wife, played me The End Of Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh when we were driving into Hollywood.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2017 source ↗
Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach
When Sean Connery died. He was a big tennis fan – a big Andy fan – and I met him a few times.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗

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