Mike Skinner: What most recently made you cry? — FLAPSS

What most recently made you cry?

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I cry all the time.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

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Jerry Hall American model and actress

Often when overwhelmed by beauty.

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

Kelsey Grammer American actor

Thirty seconds ago. I cry a lot. I find great solace in it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2016 source ↗

Engelbert Humperdinck British singer

I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2019 source ↗

John Grisham American writer and lawyer

When my mom died, on 18 January this year.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 December 2015 source ↗

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My brother was singing Yellow Submarine on stage with his class. I was singing along with them, showing off cos I knew all the words. The song ended suddenly and I was the only one in the whole hall who sang, 'We ...'

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

When I was a child and I got a new toy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

Question If you could edit your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

I'd have not sung along with Yellow Submarine in that infant school hall.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

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

My microphone cost me six grand.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

Question What is your greatest fear? Identity & self

That I might have to do a normal job.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

Question What song would you like played at your funeral? Death & what remains

I'd like to write my funeral song.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

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