Which living person do you most admire, and why?

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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.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Joan Collins said elsewhere, not written here
Bill Clinton, I think he was a great president (who cares about his indiscretions?).

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 May 2014 source ↗

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Suzi Quatro American-British rock musician
My sister Arlene, who is 75 and on marriage number seven. I admire her hopefulness.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 November 2016 source ↗
Gok Wan British fashion consultant, author, chef and television presenter
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.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 June 2010 source ↗
Hilary Swank Actor
My mum, because I have seen how she has struggled and how she wants to continue to grow.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 March 2011 source ↗
Irvine Welsh Scottish novelist
Artists who do their own thing, without compromise: Ken Loach, Bob Dylan and James Kelman.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 December 2016 source ↗

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