Paul Whitehouse: What most recently made you cry?

Originally asked

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When my dad died this year.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

Others on this question

Jenna Coleman English actress

I cry when I am overtired.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗

Jessica Hynes British actress and writer

This morning, at the last school assembly of the year, because those tinies are so adorable.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 August 2016 source ↗

Fran Healy Scottish musician

When my son got into art school.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗

I cry if one of the kids says something profound without knowing it; I cry at adverts; I cry at Strictly Come Dancing.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗

The eradication of poverty would be nice, but at the moment, a double macchiato.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

I was what I call a “nut lifter” in a factory in Enfield. I had to get nuts and bolts from the production line into big tins.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

A professional footballer.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

When I came round after being seriously ill. I’d had a dose of morphine, the sun was shining and I thought, “Ah yes, I live!”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

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