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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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Martin Kemp
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I cry all the time. The last time was at the end of Paddington 2. Shirlie was laughing her head off.
Meg Rosoff
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In August, when my middle sister called to tell me her breast cancer had spread to her spine, pelvis and bones. It turned out not to be true.
Erin O'Connor
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When I broke my toe.
Orlando Bloom
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I lost my poodle, Mighty. He was out of my sight for just seven minutes; he went out on an adventure and didn’t come back, and was taken by a coyote, I think. It was awful, really painful; he taught me about love and loyalty, and how the connection between living beings can be.
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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 don’t like to think about that.
Not understanding the business side of my career enough. I could have probably been much wealthier than I am.
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