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.
David Attenborough. Not only has he taught us so much, but he’s also brought so much happiness to so many people.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2020 source ↗
Liu Xiaobo, for his dignity and wisdom. If we could all have a dose of that perspective, the world would be a better place.
Oprah Winfrey, as Maya Angelou and Tina Turner are no longer with us. These women are Afro-American queens who, despite growing up in the racist south experiencing physical, emotional and sexual abuse, rose to the top of their professions and are an inspiration to women everywhere.
Peyton Manning.
My parents, for still being in love after 40 years.
Realising I was never going to achieve the grades to become a vet.
I worked for a company that stripped an office, including the furniture, over one weekend – so I worked for 48 hours straight.
This morning, when I found a £20 note in a coat I hadn’t worn for a while.
I pulled a chair away from a girl who was just about to sit down on our second day of primary school. She farted when she hit the floor and everyone laughed.
Closing down social media or having more dogs.
She’s Gone by Hall and Oates, but with the words changed to He’s Gone.
Maureen O'Hara, Ed Harris, Sheridan Smith, Matt Smith, Bear Grylls, Terry Gilliam
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