John Malkovich
American actor
I admire the mother of my children a great deal, because she’s interesting, smart and funny.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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What keeps you awake at night?
Daily life
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
Failure & regret
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How close have you come to death?
Death & what remains
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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Identity & self
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
Failure & regret
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What would you like to be remembered for?
Death & what remains
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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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My mother: she’s an inspiration. She went back to college in her 40s, started karate and became a black belt.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 June 2021 source ↗
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Jeremy Deller
English artist
Either Stevie Wonder or Willie Nelson. Hopefully, no explanation required.
Terry Gilliam
American-born British filmmaker
Maggie, my wife – for putting up with me.
Fran Lebowitz
American author and public speaker
At the moment, Ukraine’s president.
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I would edit my worry, because I suffer from anxiety, which ruins some moments.
When I was seven or eight, I got run over and was actually under the car, which was scary. I just ran out; it was totally my fault. I was fine – all I got was a tiny scar on my knee.
An English teacher, and then a dance teacher.
To Jade, my other half, because I can be hard work sometimes, and he is the most calm and understanding person I’ve ever met.
As a good person who was kind, funny, and a little bit naughty.
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