Paul Weller
English singer-songwriter and musician
David Attenborough, because he sticks to what he loves and is still passionate about it. God bless him.
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Which book are you ashamed not to have read?
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
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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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Alanis Morissette because, in my earlier career, she was a big influence on me and had a feistiness that you didn’t see much of in women in the industry. Also, she has been very vocal about mental health issues.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗
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Maxine Peake
British actress
My grandad for having the courage always to be himself.
Kylie Minogue
Australian singer and actress
The amalgamation of my parents (OK, I know I'm cheating): together, they are an amazing combination of sensible and liberal. I couldn't imagine my life without their sacrifice and singular support.
King Charles III, because he’s working hard to save our planet.
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On the way here, because I was late.
A hairdresser through the week and a star on the weekends.
I worry a lot about how to juggle being a single parent and working – scheduling keeps me up at night!
Not having the ability to say sorry when they’re wrong.
Forgetting the words to my own songs on stage. I’m a very good mumbler of my own songs. You’d be surprised how few people notice – if you smile and do it confidently, they’re none the wiser.
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