The question
Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?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.
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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2013 source ↗
Bill Gates. Not only did he build Microsoft, he went on with his wife to create the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. They support the, in my view, single most important factor in making the world a better place – empowerment of women and girls.
Women in leadership positions in every field who are using their advantages to inspire younger women.
My mam, dad and sister, who have all been through an incredible amount. They’ve all had health problems and have come through with strength, grace and positivity.
I most admire Steve Sondheim, who is not alive anymore. But his words and music keep him alive.
The death of my father in May 1995.
Political leadership generally.
Joyce Carol Oates, Jessica Hynes, Monica Ali, Greg James, Reece Shearsmith, Armistead Maupin
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