Which living person do you most admire, and why?

Annie Lennox - she's a private woman with integrity.

Aung San Suu Kyi: an extraordinary humanitarian fighting for democracy in a Burmese dictatorship.

Bill Drummond, Thomas Bangalter and Jay-Z.

My parents, for still being in love after 40 years.

Mum and Dad, for staying true to their love; sister, for combining integrity and humour; brother, for never being afraid; and my best mate, for showing true loyalty.

My mom. She has been a fashion designer and run a catering business.

In 2010 there are slim pickings.

Elvira, the lady that took care of me when my parents weren't able to be there. She dedicated her whole life to me and my brother and my sister. Now I take care of her.

Thomas Pynchon, for his sentences.

My mum, because I have seen how she has struggled and how she wants to continue to grow.

My grandad for having the courage always to be himself.

Amber, my aunt, and her boyfriend, Gian Luigi Valino – he has primary lateral sclerosis and she cares for him.

My mum – I've watched her struggle financially, emotionally, mentally even, and she's come through it.

Harry apart, Michael Fassbender, because his acting is beyond my comprehension and I find him absolutely fearless and inspirational.

This is kind of cheesy, but my mum.

It's not a competition.

There are far too many to choose.

Dolly Parton – she worked her way up from nothing.

Liu Xiaobo, for his dignity and wisdom. If we could all have a dose of that perspective, the world would be a better place.

My dad. It's only now that I realise the huge sacrifices that he made to give us a good upbringing.