The question
What most recently moved you to tears?Originally asked
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Very recently, when a graduate at the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology gave the most brilliant speech on behalf of the students at our first graduation.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 December 2021 source ↗
Getting an honorary ambassadorship from the president of Kosovo in July.
Talking about the hardships of my mother’s life – she would not approve.
I often cry when people do things well, like on Britain’s Got Talent; I cried at the old ladies doing finger knitting.
Driving the other day; thinking about being 19 and being in prison, tears came to my eyes.
I had no idea whatsoever, and nor did anyone else. I thought I’d go to art school and see whether I liked it – and of course I did, and stayed.
An overwhelming sensation of caring and passion.
Creating jobs and opportunities for thousands of people.
David Hockney, because he’s so experimental and creative. He continually reinvents himself in a really delightful way.
Changing the way young engineers are educated through the Dyson Institute, and fostering creativity and innovation through our foundation.
Charlotte Rampling, Julie Delpy, Lauren Laverne, Kate Mosse, Kerry Godliman, Bobbi Brown
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