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The question
Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
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Yayoi Kusama
Japanese artist
I am in my ninth decade, so most people I have admired are no longer alive.
Harry Hill
English comedian
The artist Magda Archer [his wife].
Ben Kingsley
English actor
My wife, Daniela. She is the bringer of joy and clarity, and she is very beautiful.
The many nuns and priests who often work in the shadows, dedicating their lives to the service of others.
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