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Russell Brand, for being his own man.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 January 2014 source ↗
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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A midwife named Jennie Joseph. She is a tireless activist for women, family health and equal access to quality maternity care.
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Nelson Mandela. The epitome of courage and intelligence.
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Clive Stafford Smith. He campaigns for prisoners on death row in the US.
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My mother, because she is vivacious, amazing, brilliant, giving, strong and powerful.
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