Robbie Williams
English singer
My wife. As someone who is forever bored, I’m never bored with or of her.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Identity & self
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Craft & work
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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What does love feel like?
Relationships
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What is the worst job you have done?
Craft & work
Originally asked
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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Gloria Steinem, because her whole life has been spent trying to help people.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2019 source ↗
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View all 402 →I’m astounded by the young activists, ecologists, poets, movement leaders, peaceful marchers, change makers everywhere. It’s like watching a garden bloom.
Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, May 2021 source ↗
Sister Alice Marie Quinn, who runs St. Vincent Meals on Wheels in Los Angeles.
Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, September 2010 source ↗
Christy Turlington Burns
American model
A midwife named Jennie Joseph. She is a tireless activist for women, family health and equal access to quality maternity care.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2017 source ↗
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View profile →I wanted to make women’s clothing. I also said that I wanted to be an artist; I don’t think I ever said I wanted to be an actress, but I remember thinking that would be fun.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2019 source ↗
That I have strong, happy girls.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2019 source ↗
That in 2019 we’re still dealing with people hating people or people wanting to keep women down. That we haven’t evolved past that is a huge disappointment.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2019 source ↗
There is an ease to it. It’s not all butterflies and sky rockets, it’s more like absolute comfort.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2019 source ↗
I shucked oysters for a day without the proper knife or gloves. I had to go to hospital as I’d ripped my hands up. I can’t recommend it as a career option.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 January 2019 source ↗
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