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I often cry when people do things well, like on Britain’s Got Talent; I cried at the old ladies doing finger knitting.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 September 2018 source ↗
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Clive Myrie
British journalist, newsreader, and presenter
Watching the South Korean film Past Lives. I was on a plane and weeping uncontrollably.
Engelbert Humperdinck
British singer
I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.
Andy Roddick
American tennis player
At my oldest friend’s wedding.
Suzi Quatro
American-British rock musician
Watching Gone With The Wind for the 100th time.
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