His holiness the Dalai Lama and his ability to forgive.
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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Ian McEwan
British novelist and screenwriter
Angela Merkel. Under attack from all sides, she tries to keep alive the dreams of a tolerant, inclusive, open society.
Cynthia Nixon
American actress and politician
Michelle Obama (not that Barack wouldn’t be right up there). She seems genuinely to enjoy her life and do the best with all the tasks that she sets her mind to.
Kate Nash
British musician
My mum, because she’s been a nurse for over 40 years. She works in a hospice, and there’s no bullshit with her.
Rob Delaney
American comedian and actor
Margaret Atwood: she’s an empathic human being who writes books that help me be a better person.
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To myself. I am my harshest critic.
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Last year when I had a pulmonary embolism – it was a very scary time.
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