Engelbert Humperdinck
British singer
I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.
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After my documentary aired. I suddenly had a bit of panic, because it’s very personal. I couldn’t watch it on the night, I was so scared. The next day people were walking up to me on the street and telling me their life story. It was extraordinary.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗
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Yesterday. Everything seemed impossible.
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When my mom died, on 18 January this year.
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I cried this morning when I was meditating, for the first time. I had this real feeling of gratitude that my dad survived his addiction.
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Having my family closer.
My first girlfriend when I left drama school. I was a bit of tart.
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I was a bailiff for half a morning. I couldn’t stand it.
I’ve helped create a path for young black actors. When I go to swanky Hollywood dos, it’s great to see more and more young black British faces. I can remember a time when I was the only one there.
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