Jimmy Akingbola: What most recently moved you to tears?

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Jimmy Akingbola

British-Nigerian TV, theatre and film actor

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Yesterday, talking about my brother, who passed away.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2020 source ↗

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Alison Steadman British actress

When I read about the abuse of Baby P.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Ralph Steadman Welsh illustrator and cartoonist

About five minutes ago; I cry easily.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2015 source ↗

Lauren Laverne English radio DJ, and television presenter

The Strictly Come Dancing final almost destroyed me. I was howling all the way through – John and Johannes and then Rose and Giovanni. Oh my God.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 February 2022 source ↗

Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach

When Sean Connery died. He was a big tennis fan – a big Andy fan – and I met him a few times.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗

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Working in a warehouse, packing frozen meat. It was a nightmare: I hate the cold and it was very tough.

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Not being in Black Panther.

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An in-house chef.

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I am not sure I’ve really been in love.

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