Paul O'Grady: What most recently moved you to tears?

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Paul O'Grady

British comedian, actor and television presenter

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When I watched a series called Pose. The hospital scenes took me right back to when we were going through the Aids years. It’s the same with It’s a Sin.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

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Liev Schreiber American actor

Watching the Olympics.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 September 2024 source ↗

Mike Skinner English rapper

I cry all the time.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

Jessica Brown Findlay English actress

During lockdown, I found out I wasn’t pregnant any more.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 March 2021 source ↗

Richard Wilson Scottish actor and theatre director

Recently, while watching Young Musician Of The Year.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 February 2016 source ↗

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When I hit 30 and managed to get a council flat in London. It was in the most terrible state, but it was bliss to have a flat of my own.

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I had a midlife crisis and paid 70 grand for a Morgan AeroMax which looked just like Cruella de Vil’s car. I was in a permanent state of terror and soon sold it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗