My parents: they raised me to be the best I can be.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 February 2017 source ↗
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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Samantha Morton
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Harry apart, Michael Fassbender, because his acting is beyond my comprehension and I find him absolutely fearless and inspirational.
Barack Obama, for his humility and grace in the face of enormous difficulty.
Sinéad O'Connor
Irish singer and songwriter
Muhammad Ali. I never liked him boxing; offstage, he was an archangel.
Father John Misty
American musician
Grace Zabriskie – her style; her woodworking.
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