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Greta Thunberg. For setting an example and fighting hatred with humour.
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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Canadian musician
My mother. I am always fascinated by her, and I get schooled every time I’m around her.
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Sheryl Sandberg at Facebook.
Cathy Rigby. She was really good in that stage version of Peter Pan. No joke.
Gloria Steinem.
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As someone who gave it a go.
A DJ. I still do.
Decent arts funding.
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