For a film called Eliza Graves. It hasn't been released yet, but then again they might have edited that weeping sequence out.
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Orlando Bloom
English actor
I lost my poodle, Mighty. He was out of my sight for just seven minutes; he went out on an adventure and didn’t come back, and was taken by a coyote, I think. It was awful, really painful; he taught me about love and loyalty, and how the connection between living beings can be.
I teared up when I did a voiceover for my memoir while talking about my mother-in-law, whom I adored and miss so much.
Malorie Blackman
British writer
When I read A Monster Calls, by Patrick Ness. Great book.
Ed Harris
American actor and director
Couple of days ago, reading a thank-you note my parents had left after we celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Wyoming.
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More sleep. I am sleep-deprived at the moment. I've just done four films back to back and I am about to start another one, so it is very tough – and wonderful.
My wife, Daniela. She is the bringer of joy and clarity, and she is very beautiful.
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