Kate Mosse: What most recently moved you to tears?

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Kate Mosse

English writer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Last night, watching Grey’s Anatomy.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

Others on this question

In 2001, when my eldest son died.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 June 2026 source ↗

Erin O'Connor English model

When I broke my toe.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗

Oh when was the last time I didn’t?! I’m a crier. I cry. All the time.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗

Terry O'Neill British photographer

I cry about 10 times a week. I’m a real softy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2017 source ↗

Thinking about all the things I have failed to do during the day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

First I wanted to be in the circus, then a tap dancer, then prime minister. I have failed at all three.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

Not working in another country.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2022 source ↗

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