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Yesterday: my daughter accidentally hit me in the balls.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2020 source ↗
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Andy Murray
British professional tennis player, 2005–2024
Driving home on my own, thinking about the last 18 months, which have been really difficult, and getting back to playing tennis again without any pain in my hip. It was happy crying.
Oh when was the last time I didn’t?! I’m a crier. I cry. All the time.
Isla Fisher
Australian actress
When I heard the referendum result.
Bozoma Saint John
Marketing executive; former chief marketing officer of Netflix
On Friday: my daughter won her volleyball game and my mom sent me videos, because I couldn’t be there. I cried wishing I’d been there to cheer her on.
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I pulled a chair away from a girl who was just about to sit down on our second day of primary school. She farted when she hit the floor and everyone laughed.
Closing down social media or having more dogs.
David Attenborough. Not only has he taught us so much, but he’s also brought so much happiness to so many people.
One of the Ghostbusters.
This morning, when I found a £20 note in a coat I hadn’t worn for a while.
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