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Billy Connolly, who is a brilliantly funny man. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t adore him.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2020 source ↗
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Which living person do you most admire, and why?Originally asked
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Robbie Williams
English singer
My wife. As someone who is forever bored, I’m never bored with or of her.
Lorraine Pascale
British model and cook
Oprah – she's achieved so much.
John Malkovich
Actor
I admire the mother of my children a great deal, because she’s interesting, smart and funny.
Simone Biles
United States artistic gymnast
My parents: they raised me to be the best I can be.
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Seeing Bob Dylan live.
Once, I was MC at a Christmas gig in Romford and a woman threw a dildo at my face.
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