King Charles III, because he’s working hard to save our planet.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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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.
Anyone who lives outside the box.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 October 2012 source ↗
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Liz Jones
British journalist
Celia Hammond: she gave up a glamorous life to rescue cats.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2013 source ↗
Rob Brydon
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Rod Stewart. For obvious reasons.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 August 2012 source ↗
Neneh Cherry
Swedish singer
My grandmother, Marianne Karlsson.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 June 2014 source ↗
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