Arlene Phillips: What most recently made you cry? — FLAPSS

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What most recently made you cry?

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Arlene Phillips

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I play Classic FM in the car – emotional music brings me to tears thinking about people I’ve loved and lost.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2025 source ↗

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I almost cried last night because of the lack of sleep.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗

Jimmy Akingbola British-Nigerian TV, theatre and film actor

Yesterday, talking about my brother, who passed away.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2020 source ↗

Bill Bryson American-British author

When the Guardian called me a scaremonger for wanting to preserve London’s green belt.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 February 2016 source ↗

Jerry Hall American model and actress

Often when overwhelmed by beauty.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2014 source ↗

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

My daughters and granddaughters.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2025 source ↗

Question What keeps you awake at night? Daily life

One after the other, thoughts come banging in – and it’s no sleep for you tonight, dearie.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2025 source ↗

Question What does love feel like? Relationships

Like you’ve got hot-water bottles all over you.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2025 source ↗

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

In a Dagenham factory at 6am, picking soldiers’ greatcoats from wars around the world to sell at the market in Chelsea. I smelled like mothballs, and no one would come near me.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2025 source ↗

Question What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Time & hindsight

Life is never fair.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2025 source ↗

Question What would you like to be remembered for? Death & what remains

Kind, thoughtful and gave damn good advice.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2025 source ↗

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