Ashley Jensen
Scottish actress and narrator
Malala Yousafzai; she’s a wonderful humanitarian.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Daily life
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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What most recently made you cry?
Identity & self
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.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
My wife, Daniela. She is the bringer of joy and clarity, and she is very beautiful.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 November 2013 source ↗
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Louis Smith
English artistic gymnast
My mum, for putting up with me all my life.
Judi Dench – not only is she super talented but she is also really humble.
Jess Phillips
British politician
Harriet Harman. I know how hard it is to do what she’s doing.
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View profile →More sleep. I am sleep-deprived at the moment. I've just done four films back to back and I am about to start another one, so it is very tough – and wonderful.
I look forward to answering that question in 15 years.
For a film called Eliza Graves. It hasn't been released yet, but then again they might have edited that weeping sequence out.
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