Aziz Sancar: 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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Aziz Sancar

Biochemist; Nobel laureate in chemistry for mechanistic studies of DNA repair

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

Anonymous, Interview, Wikipedia, 1 June 2024 source ↗

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Andrew O’Hagan

Just. Hanging. On.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗

Chaotic, warm, northern.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2026 source ↗

Tuppence Middleton

Tenacious, romantic, organised.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 May 2026 source ↗

David Vélez Co-founder and chief executive of Nubank

Un constructor.

Recorded Vicky Dávila, interview, Semana, 1 October 2022 source ↗

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Question What are you most proud of? Identity & self

I am of course honoured to get this recognition for all the work I’ve done over the years, but I’m also proud for my family and for my native country and my adopted country, and especially for Turkey it’s quite important.

Recorded Adam Smith, Telephone interview following the announcement of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, The Nobel Prize, 7 October 2015 source ↗

Question What important truth do very few people agree with you on? Values & belief

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

Recorded Anonymous, Interview, Wikipedia, 1 June 2024 source ↗

Question What is your greatest fear? Identity & self

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

Recorded Anonymous, Interview, Wikipedia, 1 June 2024 source ↗

Question What did you want to be when you were growing up? Identity & self

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

Recorded Anonymous, Interview, Wikipedia, 1 June 2024 source ↗

Question What does love feel like? Relationships

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

Recorded Anonymous, Interview, Wikipedia, 1 June 2024 source ↗

Question What do you value most in your friends? Relationships

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

Recorded Anonymous, Interview, Wikipedia, 1 June 2024 source ↗

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