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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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Nadiya Hussain British television chef, baker and author
My little sister Yasmin. She’s got congenital heart disease, but continues to smile regardless.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗
Judith Kerr British writer and illustrator
No one I can think of, but lots of people no longer living.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 May 2019 source ↗
My wife, because of the lessons we’ve learned and what we have overcome over the course of our time together.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 May 2025 source ↗
Kelis Rogers American singer
My mom. She has been a fashion designer and run a catering business.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 June 2010 source ↗

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