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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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Nigel Havers
The king – because he’s been through quite a bit and I think he’s come out the other side brilliantly.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
John Malkovich Actor
I admire the mother of my children a great deal, because she’s interesting, smart and funny.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 March 2018 source ↗
Irvine Welsh Scottish novelist
Artists who do their own thing, without compromise: Ken Loach, Bob Dylan and James Kelman.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 December 2016 source ↗
Max Whitlock English artistic gymnast
Usain Bolt for his attitude, the amount of confidence he’s got, the way he delivers every time.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 October 2016 source ↗

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