The question
What most recently moved you to tears?Originally asked
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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 ↗
At my friend Billy’s funeral last month. He died suddenly in his sleep and was only 61.
Watching the 2015 movie Aloha.
When I spilled hot fat on my hand a couple of weeks ago.
The really terrible things that are happening in the Middle East made me cry for two days after 7 October. All those poor children on both sides.
Having my family closer.
A warm knowing.
I would have had a bit more belief in myself: I would have reached for America sooner.
I’ve helped create a path for young black actors. When I go to swanky Hollywood dos, it’s great to see more and more young black British faces. I can remember a time when I was the only one there.
I was a bailiff for half a morning. I couldn’t stand it.
My first girlfriend when I left drama school. I was a bit of tart.
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