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Artists who do their own thing, without compromise: Ken Loach, Bob Dylan and James Kelman.
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Which living person do you most admire, and why?Originally asked
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Kylie Minogue
Australian singer and actress
The amalgamation of my parents (OK, I know I'm cheating): together, they are an amazing combination of sensible and liberal. I couldn't imagine my life without their sacrifice and singular support.
Samantha Morton
British actress
Harry apart, Michael Fassbender, because his acting is beyond my comprehension and I find him absolutely fearless and inspirational.
My mom, for her unflappable ability to be sanguine (though she sometimes dips into Pollyanna territory).
Well, Frank Sinatra’s gone, so the rest have to stand in line.
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When a pal grabbed hold of me as I fell into an unbanistered stairwell at a rave. Would have been curtains, but for his sharp reaction.
When you can barely stand to look at someone without turning away to catch your breath.
There’s been the odd beauty on the dance floor I really ought to have gone home with.
Happiness is mostly intrinsic: you’re either a happy soul or a miserable bastard. Fortunately, I’m the former.
Laying down slabs for the council.
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