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.
Judith Clark, on whom I based my character in the prison trilogy. She has served over 35 years and turned herself around. She is an inspiration.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2017 source ↗
My mother. I am always fascinated by her, and I get schooled every time I’m around her.
I have to say myself, because I know everything that he’s been through and still continues to go through. I admire him. So I vote me – I like him.
Cathy Rigby. She was really good in that stage version of Peter Pan. No joke.
My son Quinton. He’s working behind the scenes in the picture biz and he’s done it all on his own.
I spent £600 on Rudolf Nureyev’s ballet shoes after he died. He was the biggest idol in my life and influenced me hugely.
Everything. I’ve one of those brains that doesn’t quieten down.
In some way your life is doubled. You’re you and the other person.
An actor. When I was really young, I wanted to be a fishmonger’s wife.
I went to a funeral where they played Cheek To Cheek: Fred Astaire singing “Heaven. I’m in heaven… ” Everyone smiled. I’d like that.
I would never have gone on a diet. I would go back with the knowledge that not being perfect is fine.
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