James Dyson: What most recently made you cry?

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Recorded James Dyson said elsewhere, not written here

Very recently, when a graduate at the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology gave the most brilliant speech on behalf of the students at our first graduation.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 December 2021 source ↗

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Bobbi Brown

I teared up when I did a voiceover for my memoir while talking about my mother-in-law, whom I adored and miss so much.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

Martin Sheen American actor

After the initial travel ban debacle, I wept with joy at all the good people who came out against this fascistic edict.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2017 source ↗

Clive Myrie British journalist, newsreader, and presenter

Watching the South Korean film Past Lives. I was on a plane and weeping uncontrollably.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2024 source ↗

David Harewood British actor and presenter

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.

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