I cry all the time. It’s embarrassing. I mostly cry when my children perform something at school. My wife regularly says, “Do you see any other fathers weeping?” But I can’t stop myself.
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When I read the story of a blind, bisexual goose called Thomas who had died in New Zealand after a lifetime of love for a swan called Henry. It sounds ridiculous but is entirely true.
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Thirty seconds ago. I cry a lot. I find great solace in it.
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I cry at everything – adverts, Gogglebox, hugging my kids. I love crying: it’s like your pain is laughing.
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