What most recently moved you to tears?

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Stuart Broad English former cricketer and commentator

I am not a crier.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2013 source ↗

Louis Smith English artistic gymnast

When I watched Ghost about four months ago.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2013 source ↗

Abigail Breslin American actress

Two days ago, on the plane back to New York, watching Love Actually.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2014 source ↗

Rita Ora British singer-songwriter

Getting an honorary ambassadorship from the president of Kosovo in July.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2015 source ↗

Max Whitlock English artistic gymnast

At the Olympics, after my floor gold medal.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 October 2016 source ↗

Simone Biles United States artistic gymnast

Just a few days ago. I was overtired.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 February 2017 source ↗

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

I welled up a little when I was voted off Strictly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

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