The question
What most recently moved you to tears?Originally asked
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This morning, in a really great conversation with my dad.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
After the initial travel ban debacle, I wept with joy at all the good people who came out against this fascistic edict.
I have wet eyes sometimes, but I cried all my tears in my youth.
Last week. I had quite a bad anxiety attack.
I cry every day. Sometimes out of frustration. I do grieve my mum, so I allow the grief to sit until it’s not there any more.
“I have it on very good authority he’s a complete cunt.”
Sickeningly, it’s probably my wife, because she’s a legend.
Rolling a quad bike.
Working in farming in Somerset at 18, there were elements that were awful, and they were all really edifying. I mean, feeding chickens in sleet was hard work but I am so glad I did it.
Infinity. I can’t get my head round it.
Football player of the year 4th XI 2002.
Nigel Havers, Sharleen Spiteri, Jonnie Peacock, Rebecca Ferguson, Erin Doherty, Paul Heaton
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