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.
Paul Irons, the deputy head at my school, Fernwood comprehensive. He was an inspiration, and still is.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗
Probably David Hockney, for achieving a perfect balance of life and work; for making great pictures; being charitable; and remaining bloody-minded.
David Attenborough, because he gets to do all the things with wildlife that I dream of.
Hillary Clinton, because it’s not easy being bullied and humiliated publicly and carrying on.
People I went to school with who have careers as doctors and teachers.
I wasted a year doing nothing at 18. I got with a guy and just wanted to hang out. It didn’t do me any favours.
To my teachers, for not paying attention.
Definitely a Carpenters track.
Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.
Mel Giedroyc, Anna Paquin, Eugene Levy, Phil Daniels, Elisabeth Moss, Zoë Wanamaker
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