Andrew Weil: How would you describe yourself in three words? — FLAPSS

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How would you describe yourself in three words?

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Andrew Weil

Physician; founder of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona

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I had a family physician when I was growing up who was a mentor and steered me towards studying medicine.

Olivendo, Olivendo, 17 October 2022 source ↗

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Michelle Visage

Loyal, funny, driven.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2024 source ↗

Neil Gaiman Author of fiction, comics and screenplays

Imaginative, dull, amiable.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 October 2023 source ↗

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Optimistic, creative, resilient.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

Two sturdy teeth.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 March 2024 source ↗

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