Paul Whitehouse: What most recently made you cry?

Originally asked

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When my dad died this year.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

Others on this question

Craig Revel Horwood Australian-British choreographer and director

At my friend Billy’s funeral last month. He died suddenly in his sleep and was only 61.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 December 2018 source ↗

Turning on the news.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗

Emilia Fox English actress and presenter

Listening to the last 10 minutes of the podcast S-Town. It is one of my favourite reminders of what life is truly all about.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 October 2018 source ↗

Richard Bacon English television and radio presenter

Reading Joe Biden’s son’s tribute to his late brother, Beau, at his funeral.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 August 2015 source ↗

I was what I call a “nut lifter” in a factory in Enfield. I had to get nuts and bolts from the production line into big tins.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

When I came round after being seriously ill. I’d had a dose of morphine, the sun was shining and I thought, “Ah yes, I live!”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

The eradication of poverty would be nice, but at the moment, a double macchiato.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

A professional footballer.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

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