Bozoma Saint John: What most recently moved you to tears?

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Bozoma Saint John

Marketing executive; former chief marketing officer of Netflix

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On Friday: my daughter won her volleyball game and my mom sent me videos, because I couldn’t be there. I cried wishing I’d been there to cheer her on.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 October 2017 source ↗

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Rory Kinnear English actor

Last week I saw a moorhen feeding her chicks, and became overwhelmed by the miracle of parenthood and maternal sacrifice. And I hadn’t even been drinking.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2017 source ↗

Fran Healy Scottish musician

When my son got into art school.

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

David Harewood British actor and presenter

After my documentary aired. I suddenly had a bit of panic, because it’s very personal. I couldn’t watch it on the night, I was so scared. The next day people were walking up to me on the street and telling me their life story. It was extraordinary.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

Martin Sheen American actor

After the initial travel ban debacle, I wept with joy at all the good people who came out against this fascistic edict.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2017 source ↗

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