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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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My mum, for putting up with me all my life.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2013 source ↗
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My wife – for her intelligence, talent, ability to survive this business and be such a fantastic mother to our two kids. (Of course, I have to say that, because she’s sitting right here.)
Mandela. Also, artists and painters. I admire people who are creative.
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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, by Roberta Flack.
When I watched Ghost about four months ago.
Thinking about life.
When I was a kid with no responsibilities.
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