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.
Clive Stafford Smith, for his incredible work with the Reprieve charity.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2017 source ↗
Barack Obama. On a daily basis he faced racism, and I admire him for trying to push through that to better his nation.
Any person trying to uplift mankind.
My grandson, for taking such wonderful care of me in my old age.
Jimmy Carter, for his wisdom and courage in going to meet Hamas.
My Austin Healey.
A librarian. Or a racing driver for Ferrari F1.
I used to clean the ovens in a bakery. Brillo pad and poison.
Just remembered will do.
Not playing Freddie Mercury.
I am pretty chirpy at the moment.
Marianne Faithfull, Emilia Fox, Ashley Walters, Ben Kingsley, Elisabeth Moss, Richard Wilson
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