What most recently made you cry?

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When my mom died, on 18 January this year.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 December 2015 source ↗

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Tom Ellis Welsh actor
A couple of days ago, saying goodbye to my children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 September 2021 source ↗

Shakin' Stevens Welsh rock and roll singer and songwriter
When I was recording a track called May, about my mum.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 February 2023 source ↗

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Question Which teacher, parent, coach or friend most made you who you are, and what did you learn from them? Relationships
I had the benefit of some very good high school English teachers. One in particular when I was a senior in high school. I was a jock, okay. I was not a student. Although I enjoyed reading, that was about it as far as academics. But she forced us to read good books and good writers, particularly good American writers. We weren’t too thrilled to do it initially, but she taught us how to do it. Through that, I discovered some of my favorite authors, particularly John Steinbeck. Once I had gone through all of Steinbeck’s books, I realized that I had had a wonderful experience.

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