Paul O'Grady: What most recently made you cry? — FLAPSS

What most recently made you cry?

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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.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

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Bernadine Evaristo English author and academic

I cried after I won the Booker.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2020 source ↗

We’re not really allowed to cry where I’m from. I can only cry in summer, at the height of hay fever.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 December 2025 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 ↗

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 ↗

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Question What would you like to be remembered for? Death & what remains

I don’t care, because I won’t be here.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

When I hit 30 and managed to get a council flat in London. It was in the most terrible state, but it was bliss to have a flat of my own.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

Question Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? Money & investment

I had a midlife crisis and paid 70 grand for a Morgan AeroMax which looked just like Cruella de Vil’s car. I was in a permanent state of terror and soon sold it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

Question What did you want to be when you were growing up? Identity & self

To work in a dry cleaner’s.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

Question How close have you come to death? Death & what remains

I had a bad heart attack 20 years ago: I think I slid off the mortal coil for about 30 seconds.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

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