Neneh Cherry
Swedish singer
My grandmother, Marianne Karlsson.
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, 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.
This changes every day. Presently I really admire Rebecca Warren, the artist. She continues to keep creating wonderful sculpture. And I met her and she is really cool.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 October 2010 source ↗
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Patrisse Khan-Cullors
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My mother, because she is vivacious, amazing, brilliant, giving, strong and powerful.
Rachel Whiteread
English artist
People inspiring the new generation of politically active youngsters.
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Sue Townsend, for creating Adrian Mole, her insight into people and for overcoming the problems she's had.
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