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He passed away a few months ago: Muhammad Ali.
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
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Laurence Fox
English actor and activist
My mum, because she raised five children. I am raising two and it’s hard work.
Erin O'Connor
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Annie Lennox - she's a private woman with integrity.
Stephen Dillane
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Russell Brand, for being his own man.
Sarah Millican
English comedian
My mam, dad and sister, who have all been through an incredible amount. They’ve all had health problems and have come through with strength, grace and positivity.
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