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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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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.
Nick Cave for his determination to hold a space for public discourse on the deep and difficult and mysterious elements of life.
Mary Portas
English retail consultant
My wife, Melanie. She's had real trauma and loss in her life, yet she starts every day with joy, and sees the world as a good place
Rachel Whiteread
English artist
People inspiring the new generation of politically active youngsters.
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