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My dad – he's the perfect gentleman.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2010 source ↗
The question
Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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The Queen. Her like has not been seen before and I doubt it will ever be again.
Julie Hesmondhalgh – she’s the kindest, brightest, most truthful woman. She’s so talented, works hard, cares about the right things, puts her energy in the right places. I adore her.
Barack Obama, for his humility and grace in the face of enormous difficulty.
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