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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 ↗
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What most recently moved you to tears?Originally asked
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Chris O'Dowd
Irish actor and comedian
When our baby took to the boob for the first time: happy tears at him having his first feed, but also sad at the thought of how many more boobs he’ll seek out before he’s truly happy.
Abigail Breslin
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Two days ago, on the plane back to New York, watching Love Actually.
Robert Bathurst
English theatre and television actor
Funerals and, annoyingly, athletics medal ceremonies.
Joely Richardson
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Two and a half weeks ago, when a loved one was going away. Separations never get any easier.
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Just crippling existential dread.
That they stopped making Toffos.
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