Identity & self

What are you most proud of?

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Vogue's 73 Questions repeatedly asks respondents to select the work, relationship, or achievement that makes them proudest.

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Julius Erving Basketball player; ABA and NBA champion
Being respected, because I have to deal with this each and every day of my life. Each and every day of my life, when I go to a public place, someone might recognize me, or might not, that doesn’t make or break my day. The thing that I walk in expecting is that, whether they recognize me or not, I’m going to be treated with respect.
Recorded Academy of Achievement interview, Las Vegas, Nevada, 26 June 1992 source ↗
Chun Lee-kyung South Korean former short-track speed skater; four-time Olympic champion
I am the only person who has four golds and one bronze in the Olympic Winter Games in Korea. The record will be broken by someone someday, but I think, I've done what I loved and had a pretty good and successful life as an athlete.
Recorded Written Q&A in the IOC's Athlete Role Model series before Lillehammer 2016, Olympics.com (International Olympic Committee), 2016 source ↗
Viswanathan Anand Indian chess grandmaster; five-time World Chess Champion
Yes, it is. I am proud that I could make a difference to chess in my country and that I could be a catalyst. I remember how unattainable the GM title felt once upon a time.
Recorded P.K. Ajith Kumar, Interview at his home in Chennai, for The Hindu's Wednesday Interview, 26 September 2018 source ↗
Roger Federer Swiss professional tennis player, 1998–2022
I think I'm trying to be as normal as possible, as authentic as possible, and I always try to stay the same way for as long as possible,
Recorded Interview before his final tournament, the 2022 Laver Cup, Olympics.com (International Olympic Committee), 22 September 2022 source ↗
Jhulan Goswami Indian cricketer; the leading wicket-taker in the history of women's international cricket
I am fortunate enough to be able to serve the Indian team for 20 years, able to contribute a little bit from my side, whatever way I was able to, with a lot of honesty and dedication. Wearing the India jersey, walking out of the dressing room and singing the national anthem at the center... those will always be the proudest moments of my career. Always enjoyed that,
Recorded Press conference at Lord's before her final ODI, Times Now, 24 September 2022 source ↗
Wayne Rooney English former footballer and manager; record goalscorer for Manchester United and England
With family, that's the main thing. That's why you do things. Being a bit older and seeing my kids grow into teenagers, I'm helping them grow up in life. That's what I'm proud of - that's what I do everything for.
Recorded Kelly Somers, BBC Sport's The Football Interview, 16 August 2025 source ↗
Yaya Touré Ivorian former footballer; Barcelona, Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder, now a coach
What I'm the most proud of is the opportunity to help City to start the journey to be one of the elite clubs in England now.
Recorded BBC Sport interview, published as a Q&A transcript, 20 December 2025 source ↗
Gianluigi Buffon Italian former goalkeeper; Italy's most-capped men's player and a 2006 World Cup winner
The first is the longevity and continuity of my high-level performance. The second is the bond with my teammates, with our chemistry on the pitch, which is one of the most beautiful ways of working and playing together.
Recorded Donald McRae, Interview on his retirement and his book, The Guardian, 22 April 2026 source ↗
Cris Cyborg Brazilian mixed martial artist and boxer; world champion across four major promotions
We were training hard saying one day the opportunity is going to come and we're going to be ready to show that girls can fight. And I had the opportunity to show this - not just for me, but to give the opportunity to other women.
Recorded Paul Battison, BBC Sport interview before PFL Tampa, 21 August 2026 source ↗

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