Which living person do you most admire, and why?

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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.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Mel Giedroyc said elsewhere, not written here
Probably my husband. In a world of bullshitters, he steers a tremendously honest course.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 August 2015 source ↗

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Greg James British author, broadcaster, comedian, and presenter
Michael Palin. He’s managed to master several disciplines. He’s also proved that being nice doesn’t mean boring.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2019 source ↗
Gok Wan British fashion consultant, author, chef and television presenter
Mum and Dad, for staying true to their love; sister, for combining integrity and humour; brother, for never being afraid; and my best mate, for showing true loyalty.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 June 2010 source ↗
Benedict Cumberbatch English actor
Amber, my aunt, and her boyfriend, Gian Luigi Valino – he has primary lateral sclerosis and she cares for him.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2012 source ↗

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