Terry Wogan: Which living person do you most admire, and why?

Originally asked

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.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Terry Wogan said elsewhere, not written here

The present Lady Wogan, for putting up with me for 46 years of marriage. The woman's a saint.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2011 source ↗

Others on this question

Burt Reynolds American actor

My son Quinton. He’s working behind the scenes in the picture biz and he’s done it all on his own.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2015 source ↗

Paul Theroux American travel writer and novelist

The Buddhist monk Tapa Snim I met in Burma in 2007, all of whose earthly possessions he carried in a small bundle slung on one shoulder.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2013 source ↗

Michael Frayn – such modesty, talent, kindness and bottomless curiosity.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2012 source ↗

Rachel Whiteread English artist

People inspiring the new generation of politically active youngsters.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 December 2017 source ↗

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