David Guetta: Which living person do you most admire, and why?

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 David Guetta said elsewhere, not written here

People worship music artists or actors but I have a lot of admiration for doctors, people who save lives.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2017 source ↗

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Eugene Levy Actor and writer

Deborah Divine.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2019 source ↗

Hiroshi Mikitani Founder, chairman and chief executive of Rakuten

I often take this advice and keep an eye on the ones the world may dismiss as crazy—Elon Musk included. They are often the ones who have the guts to take on a big project; The courage to be aggressive and innovative.

Recorded staff meeting, LinkedIn, 27 May 2022 source ↗

Mel Giedroyc British actress and comedian

Probably my husband. In a world of bullshitters, he steers a tremendously honest course.

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

Steve Buscemi

Gabby Giffords. She’s a survivor of gun violence and a relentless champion of sensible gun safety measures.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, September 2025 source ↗