I’m defined as a very strong woman. I don’t identify myself with a specific figure, but I do greatly admire people who manage to persevere with humility through great difficulties.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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.
Anyone who is a carer.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 May 2010 source ↗
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Angus Deayton
English actor, comedian, presenter and writer
Sir Alex Ferguson is the most impressive person I’ve met in terms of charisma and achievement.
David Haye
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Muhammad Ali – he made boxing the glamorous sport it is today. Last month I launched a petition to grant him an honorary knighthood.
Suzi Quatro
American-British rock musician
My sister Arlene, who is 75 and on marriage number seven. I admire her hopefulness.
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