Nicholas Hoult: 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 Nicholas Hoult said elsewhere, not written here

Mum and Dad – they've done a pretty good job raising us kids.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Ivan Lendl Czech and American tennis player

People who have done really well in their sports: in tennis, Steffi Graf; in ice hockey, Wayne Gretzky.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2017 source ↗

Joan Jett American singer, songwriter and guitarist

My buddy Kenny Laguna. He’s a person of extraordinary character, he’s intelligent, and a very good friend.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 November 2020 source ↗

Terry Gilliam American-born British filmmaker

Maggie, my wife – for putting up with me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 January 2012 source ↗

Una Stubbs British actress, television personality, and dancer

My best friend, the choreographer Dougie Squires. Somebody once said his heart is like a hotel with hundreds of doors for everybody.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2016 source ↗

Relaxing with family and friends.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

I don't really have disappointments, because I build myself up for rejection.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2010 source ↗

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