Martin Clunes
English actor
I often cry when people do things well, like on Britain’s Got Talent; I cried at the old ladies doing finger knitting.
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Watching Sooni Taraporevala’s film Yeh Ballet on Netflix. It took me back to Bombay – a surprisingly powerful burst of nostalgic emotion.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2020 source ↗
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View all 193 →In 2001, when my eldest son died.
Deputy leader Mothin Ali gave a speech at conference talking about growing up in poverty and the effect it had on his family. It was incredibly powerful and I had tears streaming from my eyes.
At a function for the True Colors Fund, where formerly homeless gay and transgender kids were telling their stories. It was heartbreaking.
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I’m pretty happy right now, although the plague is a problem. I got the virus early, and was unwell for two and a half weeks. I was spared the worst symptoms; I realise more strongly every day that I’m one of the very lucky ones.
A writer, I’m sorry to say. Boring, I know, but true.
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