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Dolly Parton – she worked her way up from nothing.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2012 source ↗
The question
Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
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David Gandy
British model
David Attenborough. Not only has he taught us so much, but he’s also brought so much happiness to so many people.
Joe Wicks
British fitness coach, television presenter and author
My mum was only 17 when she had my brother, and 19 when she had me. She was learning the ropes as she went along, and had a heroin addict boyfriend, which wasn’t easy.
kd lang
Canadian musician
My mother. I am always fascinated by her, and I get schooled every time I’m around her.
David Guetta
French DJ
People worship music artists or actors but I have a lot of admiration for doctors, people who save lives.
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A family of my own, I guess, though it terrifies me.
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