Simon Bird: What most recently made you cry?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Simon Bird said elsewhere, not written here

My sister's wedding. Probably a bit of grit in my eye or something. Let's not make a big deal out of it.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

Rory Bremner Scottish comedian

At John Fortune's funeral. They played Flanders and Swann's Slow Train ("We won't be meeting again") and my heart broke.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2014 source ↗

Louis Smith English artistic gymnast

When I watched Ghost about four months ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2013 source ↗

Emily Mortimer British actress

Yesterday, at my stepsister’s funeral. She was 78, an actor, and died of cancer.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 October 2020 source ↗

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

I welled up a little when I was voted off Strictly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

Just crippling existential dread.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

That they stopped making Toffos.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

Candle In The Wind.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

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