Karamo Brown: Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? — FLAPSS

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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?

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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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Karamo Brown

American television host, personality and actor

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My son, Jason, because he has overcome so much and continues to keep a smile on his face, and I just love that.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

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John Malkovich Actor

I admire the mother of my children a great deal, because she’s interesting, smart and funny.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 March 2018 source ↗

Marianne Faithfull English singer and actress

Right now, PJ Harvey.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2011 source ↗

Lorraine Pascale British model and cook

Oprah – she's achieved so much.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 January 2014 source ↗

Sarah Brown British Anglican priest

Aung San Suu Kyi – for her courage, self-sacrifice and showing that you don't need to be fierce to be strong.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 March 2011 source ↗

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Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

To my younger self for not being patient with myself, and for giving up on myself at times.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

If we went back to house phones and were a bit more disconnected.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

I cried this morning watching RuPaul’s Drag Race. I love seeing queens overcome challenges.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Not giving up on myself. As a gay black man things are, at times, more difficult.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

Selling newspapers outside the grocery store for two years.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

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