Joe Wicks: What most recently moved you to tears? — FLAPSS

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Joe Wicks

British fitness coach, television presenter and author

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I cried this morning when I was meditating, for the first time. I had this real feeling of gratitude that my dad survived his addiction.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

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Sharleen Spiteri

Turning on the news.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗

Oh when was the last time I didn’t?! I’m a crier. I cry. All the time.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗

Geoffrey Rush Australian actor

When Adèle walked down the road at the end of the film Blue Is The Warmest Colour.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2014 source ↗

Charlotte Rampling English actress

I cry a lot, every day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 September 2022 source ↗

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Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

My PE With Joe work, over the last weeks.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

I would like to say sorry to my ex-girlfriend. I was with her for 10 years. I wish I’d treated her with more respect and been kinder at the end.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

As someone who helped people live healthier lives.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

My mum was only 17 when she had my brother, and 19 when she had me. She was learning the ropes as she went along, and had a heroin addict boyfriend, which wasn’t easy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

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