When I read about the abuse of Baby P.
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Noah Harari
Israeli historian and philosopher
When my dog died a couple of years ago. We were in Greece on vacation and a friend was watching her at home, and she was bitten by a snake. We rushed home, but we were too late by a few hours.
Sadie Frost
English actress, producer, film director and fashion designer
In the last year, when I realised that I didn’t want to be in the relationship that I was in.
Three days ago. I don’t even know why. Sometimes I just feel emotional about how vulnerable humans are.
Martin Kemp
English musician and actor
I cry all the time. The last time was at the end of Paddington 2. Shirlie was laughing her head off.
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I have great hopes for Barack Obama.
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