Isla Fisher: Which living person do you most admire, and why?

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.

Recorded Isla Fisher said elsewhere, not written here

David Walliams, for making the transition from comic actor to bestselling kids’ author. I’m not sure I’ll be able to do the same.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

Others on this question

Brian May, because of his love of wildlife and love of music. He’s a kind, gentle soul.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Ben Kingsley English actor

My wife, Daniela. She is the bringer of joy and clarity, and she is very beautiful.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 November 2013 source ↗

Hayley Squires English actress and playwright

Two friends who work for the NHS, Jason and Kate. One is a paramedic and one has been moved to work in an ICU.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 April 2020 source ↗

Willem Dafoe Actor

Bob Dylan: his great gift as a poet and musician, his long, incorruptible career—and he continues to tour constantly.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, June 2014 source ↗

I would have tried that anti-stretch mark cream during pregnancy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

A small pair of ginger balls.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

When I won my first Oscar. Oh, wait – that was Amy Adams.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

When I heard the referendum result.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

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