Craig Revel Horwood: What most recently moved you to tears?

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Craig Revel Horwood

Australian-British choreographer and director

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At my friend Billy’s funeral last month. He died suddenly in his sleep and was only 61.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 December 2018 source ↗

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Andy Roddick American tennis player

At my oldest friend’s wedding.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2015 source ↗

Ed Harris American actor and director

Couple of days ago, reading a thank-you note my parents had left after we celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Wyoming.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 August 2007 source ↗

James Blunt Singer, songwriter and musician

I put out a song called Monsters on my last album, about my father’s illness – he had stage four chronic kidney disease – and a handful of people offered him a new kidney. People’s kindness really touched me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 November 2021 source ↗

Stephen Dillane British actor

In the first room of the Australian art exhibition at the RA. Don't know why. Loved it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2014 source ↗

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Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

When I got my first professional dance job: West Side Story in Melbourne in 1983.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 December 2018 source ↗

Question What song would you want played at your funeral? Death & what remains

Dancing Queen, by Abba.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 December 2018 source ↗

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

Potato-picking in my home town, Ballarat.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 December 2018 source ↗

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