Robbie Williams
English singer
My wife. As someone who is forever bored, I’m never bored with or of her.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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Which moment embarrassed you most?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
Identity & self
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What would you like to be remembered for?
Death & what remains
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Time & hindsight
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What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Values & belief
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The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
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The amazing women standing up against the Taliban.
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Erin O'Connor
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Annie Lennox - she's a private woman with integrity.
Craig David
British singer
My manager and friend Colin Lester, who has protected me through the good times and the bad.
Clare Balding
English broadcaster, journalist, TV presenter and author
AP McCoy, the 15 times champion jump jockey. I am constantly in awe of his dedication to his sport.
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Minding not being liked.
If my children remember me as fondly as I remember my mum, that would be a treat.
Fine dining when it goes wrong.
Not to take anything for granted.
Mental cruelty.
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