Father John Misty: Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?

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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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Father John Misty

American musician

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Grace Zabriskie – her style; her woodworking.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 July 2022 source ↗

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Barack Obama 44th President of the United States, 2009–2017; United States Senator from Illinois 2005–2008

People ask me sometimes, who inspires you, Mr. President? Those quiet heroes all across this country -- some of your parents and grandparents who are sitting here -- no fanfare, no articles written about them, they just persevere. They just do their jobs. They meet their responsibilities. They don't quit. I'm only here because of them. They may not have set out to change the world, but in small, important ways, they did. They certainly changed mine.

Recorded Barnard College, New York City, The White House (Obama administration archive), 14 May 2012 source ↗

Anna Paquin New Zealand actress

I am really loving the badass co-captain of the US soccer team, Megan Rapinoe. She is exceptionally hard-working and talented, and stands up for what she believes.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2019 source ↗

Adeel Akhtar British actor

My mum, because she smuggled me into the National Youth Theatre during summer time when my dad didn’t want me to be an actor, and she’s seen everything I’ve done.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 May 2018 source ↗

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