Paul O'Grady: What most recently made you cry?

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When I watched a series called Pose. The hospital scenes took me right back to when we were going through the Aids years. It’s the same with It’s a Sin.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

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Bryan Cranston American actor

When I think of my mother. After my father left, she became an alcoholic and wallowed in resentment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 October 2016 source ↗

David Gandy British model

Yesterday: my daughter accidentally hit me in the balls.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2020 source ↗

Jenna Coleman English actress

I cry when I am overtired.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗

Roger Allam English actor

Reading aloud the last two pages of a book about Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell. It was about his relationship with his cat, and a letter to a friend whose dog had died. It’s about letting the unexpected happen to you, and how that can really be what life is about.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 June 2017 source ↗

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

I don’t care, because I won’t be here.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗

Question Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? Money & investment

I had a midlife crisis and paid 70 grand for a Morgan AeroMax which looked just like Cruella de Vil’s car. I was in a permanent state of terror and soon sold it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 November 2021 source ↗