The question
Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?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 amalgamation of my parents (OK, I know I'm cheating): together, they are an amazing combination of sensible and liberal. I couldn't imagine my life without their sacrifice and singular support.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2014 source ↗
My mother, because she is vivacious, amazing, brilliant, giving, strong and powerful.
Pedro Almodóvar, for being loyal to his personality as an artist against all the odds.
Bill Clinton, I think he was a great president (who cares about his indiscretions?).
Michelle Obama.
One of the times I was in love.
Recently watching (or trying to watch) 12 Years A Slave.
Rob Delaney, Mel Giedroyc, Dan Aykroyd, Isla Fisher, Cybill Shepherd, Jaime Winstone
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