James Bay
English singer-songwriter and guitarist
My dad, for providing for the family for 20 years – he was a wine merchant and recently retired.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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What keeps you awake at night?
Daily life
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Craft & work
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What is your greatest fear?
Identity & self
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What is the worst job you have done?
Craft & work
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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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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At the moment, Ukraine’s president.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2022 source ↗
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My mum – I've watched her struggle financially, emotionally, mentally even, and she's come through it.
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People inspiring the new generation of politically active youngsters.
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Moyra Samuels, Nicole Belfon, Yvette Williams, Judy Bolton and Tasha Brade from Justice4Grenfell, for turning grief into action.
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That I’ve never killed anyone – and I’ve been tempted numerous times. My other achievement is that I went to Australia, which meant I was on a plane without smoking for almost 24 hours, and I didn’t kill anyone on that flight.
Rodents – including the tiniest mouse.
I just hate to work, so I can’t choose one.
The supreme court. Specifically the case Bush v Gore, which is where Sandra Day O’Connor – one person – decided the presidential election.
The moment I realised I knew how to read. I was five.
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