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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?

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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.

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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 ↗
Russell Tovey English actor
This changes every day. Presently I really admire Rebecca Warren, the artist. She continues to keep creating wonderful sculpture. And I met her and she is really cool.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 October 2010 source ↗
Dolly Parton American singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman
Any person trying to uplift mankind.
Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2012 source ↗
Ben Kingsley English actor
My wife, Daniela. She is the bringer of joy and clarity, and she is very beautiful.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 November 2013 source ↗

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