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Sue Townsend, for creating Adrian Mole, her insight into people and for overcoming the problems she's had.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2013 source ↗
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.
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View all 407 →Anyone brave enough to truly be themselves.
Brian May, because of his love of wildlife and love of music. He’s a kind, gentle soul.
Nicholas Hoult
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Mum and Dad – they've done a pretty good job raising us kids.
Daniel Clowes
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It's a fool's errand to waste time admiring anybody.
More from Tony Ross
View profile →Being continually overlooked in awards ceremonies and honours lists.
When I discovered my cat was blind.
On The Good Ship Lollipop, by Shirley Temple.
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