Probably watching some poor abandoned cat or dog being nursed back to life by a stranger on YouTube.
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I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2019 source ↗
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Joely Richardson
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Two and a half weeks ago, when a loved one was going away. Separations never get any easier.
Courtney Pine
British jazz musician
When my new-born daughter Cleopatra died and I wasn’t there. I was doing a US tour and I remember sitting down in an airport and losing it.
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When I see videos of animal cruelty.
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My wife. I made mistakes in my early life and hurt her. Everybody thinks the grass is greener, but it’s not. To say sorry to her when she understands will be one of the greatest gifts God has given me.
I just did it. I wanted to lose weight and respect my body more, and I’ve lost 31 pounds in three months.
Not understanding the business side of my career enough. I could have probably been much wealthier than I am.
I don’t like to think about that.
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