John Bishop: Which living person do you most admire, and why?

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.

Recorded John Bishop said elsewhere, not written here

Bob Geldof, because he changed the perception of what people should do when they see a situation of need.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Zoë Wanamaker American-born British actress

The Dalai Lama because he has peace, and we all want that.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 March 2013 source ↗

Russell Howard British comedian and presenter

Billy Connolly, who is a brilliantly funny man. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t adore him.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2020 source ↗

Barack Obama, for his humility and grace in the face of enormous difficulty.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 April 2025 source ↗

Eddie Izzard British comedian and actress

Jo Brand. She’s a fighter, she’s successful, she’s a straight talker; she cares about people.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 May 2016 source ↗

When I didn't get selected for the county football team when I was 15.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

My kids doing what I say, when I say.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

If I Can Dream, by Elvis Presley.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

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