Zack Polanski: What most recently made you cry?

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Recorded Zack Polanski said elsewhere, not written here

Deputy leader Mothin Ali gave a speech at conference talking about growing up in poverty and the effect it had on his family. It was incredibly powerful and I had tears streaming from my eyes.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

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Max Whitlock English artistic gymnast

At the Olympics, after my floor gold medal.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 October 2016 source ↗

Roger Allam English actor

Reading aloud the last two pages of a book about Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell. It was about his relationship with his cat, and a letter to a friend whose dog had died. It’s about letting the unexpected happen to you, and how that can really be what life is about.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 June 2017 source ↗

Andy Murray British professional tennis player, 2005–2024

Driving home on my own, thinking about the last 18 months, which have been really difficult, and getting back to playing tennis again without any pain in my hip. It was happy crying.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2019 source ↗

Alison Moyet English singer