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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Ray Mears

British woodsman and TV presenter

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While tracking wolves in Idaho, we came across a wolf carcass. It was likely the pack had been poisoned in a deliberate act. I am a hunter, but I respect wildlife and I also respect predators.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2016 source ↗

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Carlos Acosta Cuban ballet dancer
A few nights ago I was crying in my sleep, dreaming of my dead parents.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 September 2018 source ↗
I cry all the time. It’s embarrassing. I mostly cry when my children perform something at school. My wife regularly says, “Do you see any other fathers weeping?” But I can’t stop myself.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 June 2026 source ↗

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