David Harewood: What most recently made you cry?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded David Harewood said elsewhere, not written here

After my documentary aired. I suddenly had a bit of panic, because it’s very personal. I couldn’t watch it on the night, I was so scared. The next day people were walking up to me on the street and telling me their life story. It was extraordinary.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

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Ronald Harwood South African playwright and novelist

This morning. Thinking of my wife.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 November 2016 source ↗

Andy Murray British professional tennis player, 2005–2024

Driving home on my own, thinking about the last 18 months, which have been really difficult, and getting back to playing tennis again without any pain in my hip. It was happy crying.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2019 source ↗

Sadie Frost English actress, producer, film director and fashion designer

In the last year, when I realised that I didn’t want to be in the relationship that I was in.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 September 2015 source ↗

Ed Harris American actor and director

Couple of days ago, reading a thank-you note my parents had left after we celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Wyoming.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 August 2007 source ↗

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Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? Failure & regret

My first girlfriend when I left drama school. I was a bit of tart.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

Question What did you want to be when you were growing up? Identity & self

I had no idea. When I was a week away from leaving school, a teacher said, “We’ve been talking in the staffroom and we all think you should be an actor.” I thought, “That’s exactly what I want.” The rest is history.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

Question Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? Money & investment

In New York, I once went shopping and spent something like $7,000 on a couple of shirts, trousers and a jacket. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but it was ridiculous.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗