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.
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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2018 source ↗
My parents. They have been the best example of a loving and respectful marriage over 60 years.
Gabby Giffords. She’s a survivor of gun violence and a relentless champion of sensible gun safety measures.
Pope Francis, who left the Vatican to wash the feet of non-believers.
My father, because he's a positive man with an enormous amount of compassion. My mother passed away four days ago.
My sister saved me from drowning. I shouted at her because she pulled me out of the pool and hurt my arm.
The day our rescue dog came for a visit. I burst into tears. And my (most recent) wedding, of course.
That I turned a broken heart into a career. That I hit rock bottom and bounced back up a lot higher.
Tuppence Middleton, Laurie Metcalf, Zack Polanski, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Jean Smart, Sebastian Coe
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