Simon Bird: What most recently made you cry?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Simon Bird said elsewhere, not written here

My sister's wedding. Probably a bit of grit in my eye or something. Let's not make a big deal out of it.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

Yesterday because I was being paid to do it on stage.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

Michael Ball English singer, presenter and actor

Watching Long Lost Family on telly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗

Joe Wicks British fitness coach, television presenter and author

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.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Watching the news. Human life seemed pretty cheap in 2024.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

Just crippling existential dread.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

Candle In The Wind.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

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