What most recently made you cry?

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The death of my father in May 1995.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2013 source ↗

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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 ↗
Rory Kinnear English actor
Last week I saw a moorhen feeding her chicks, and became overwhelmed by the miracle of parenthood and maternal sacrifice. And I hadn’t even been drinking.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2017 source ↗
David Arquette American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler
This morning: I lost a couple of friends recently and it’s been tough.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗
Martin Sheen American actor
After the initial travel ban debacle, I wept with joy at all the good people who came out against this fascistic edict.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2017 source ↗

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