Sandy Powell: Which living person do you most admire, and why?

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.

Recorded Sandy Powell said elsewhere, not written here

My friend [art director] Simon Costin who, in 35 years, I’ve never once seen in a bad mood.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2019 source ↗

Others on this question

Alison Goldfrapp English musician and record producer

Anyone who is a carer.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 May 2010 source ↗

Craig David British singer

My manager and friend Colin Lester, who has protected me through the good times and the bad.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2016 source ↗

Nadiya Hussain British television chef, baker and author

My little sister Yasmin. She’s got congenital heart disease, but continues to smile regardless.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗

Ben Kingsley English actor

My wife, Daniela. She is the bringer of joy and clarity, and she is very beautiful.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 November 2013 source ↗