Alison Steadman: What most recently made you cry? — FLAPSS

What most recently made you cry?

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When I read about the abuse of Baby P.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

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Stuart Broad English former cricketer and commentator

I am not a crier.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2013 source ↗

Bryan Cranston American actor

When I think of my mother. After my father left, she became an alcoholic and wallowed in resentment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 October 2016 source ↗

Last night, getting ready for a scene.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 May 2025 source ↗

Samira Ahmed British journalist and writer

Meeting Richard Ratcliffe outside the Foreign Office during his hunger strike to try to get action to free Nazanin. I’m moved by the loyalty and strength of that couple and their family.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 January 2022 source ↗

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

Washing dishes when I was a student.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

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

I once bought the most expensive moisturiser in the shop and it brought me out in spots. Lesson learned.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Question If you could edit your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

I would never have smoked - I gave up years ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Question Which trait do you most dislike in yourself? Identity & self

I repeat stories (like my mum used to).

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Question What is the worst thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

A critic once said she wanted to lift a carpet, put me under it and hold it down until I stopped moving.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Question What do you consider your greatest achievement? Craft & work

Earning a living as an actor for 40 years.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

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