What most recently made you cry?

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Listening to Iris DeMent singing Our Town, because of her voice and the truth of what she is singing about, which is that small towns and communities are dying all over.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 December 2016 source ↗

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Sadie Frost English actress, producer, film director and fashion designer
In the last year, when I realised that I didn’t want to be in the relationship that I was in.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 September 2015 source ↗
Zack Polanski
Deputy leader Mothin Ali gave a speech at conference talking about growing up in poverty and the effect it had on his family. It was incredibly powerful and I had tears streaming from my eyes.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗
Serena Williams United States professional tennis player, 1995–2022
I cry a lot, so the last time was no big moment.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 January 2021 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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