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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Paul O'Grady British comedian, actor and television presenter
When I watched a series called Pose. The hospital scenes took me right back to when we were going through the Aids years. It’s the same with It’s a Sin.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗
I teared up when I did a voiceover for my memoir while talking about my mother-in-law, whom I adored and miss so much.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗
Joe Wicks British fitness coach, television presenter and author
I cried this morning when I was meditating, for the first time. I had this real feeling of gratitude that my dad survived his addiction.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗
Ray Winstone English actor
I cry when I'm happy, I cry when I'm sad. I cried the other night watching some family getting back together on some documentary.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2013 source ↗

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