Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗
My friend Billy Connolly, for his incredible sense of humour and wit. But greater than that is Billy’s courage and sheer chutzpah, to take his Parkinson’s and make it central to his brilliance as a performer.
Michelle Obama.
Mum and Dad, for staying true to their love; sister, for combining integrity and humour; brother, for never being afraid; and my best mate, for showing true loyalty.
I most admire Steve Sondheim, who is not alive anymore. But his words and music keep him alive.
Last summer with my boyfriend Richie. We had no plans – it was just wonderful.
Those who create the doom.
A dog bounding through the grass on a summer’s day chasing a squirrel.
Proportional representation.
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.
Being misrepresented by a Sun journalist 12 years ago.
Anne Robinson, Liz Jones, Nick Robinson, Chris Bryant, Cecile Richards, Tina Brown
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