Karamo Brown: What most recently moved you to tears? — FLAPSS

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Karamo Brown

American television host, personality and actor

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I cried this morning watching RuPaul’s Drag Race. I love seeing queens overcome challenges.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

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In despair, because of my wife’s illness.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2026 source ↗

Engelbert Humperdinck British singer

I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2019 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 ↗

Malorie Blackman British writer

When I read A Monster Calls, by Patrick Ness. Great book.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2013 source ↗

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Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

To my younger self for not being patient with myself, and for giving up on myself at times.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

If we went back to house phones and were a bit more disconnected.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

My son, Jason, because he has overcome so much and continues to keep a smile on his face, and I just love that.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Not giving up on myself. As a gay black man things are, at times, more difficult.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

Selling newspapers outside the grocery store for two years.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

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