Mary Berry: 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 Mary Berry said elsewhere, not written here

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They are inspirational. They are going to take on a great responsibility and are preparing themselves for it.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Chlöe Swarbrick who is co-leader of the New Zealand Greens. She’s demonstrating the bold leadership that I look to do every single day.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

Jeremy Deller English artist

Either Stevie Wonder or Willie Nelson. Hopefully, no explanation required.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2020 source ↗

Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani girl who was shot for advocating that girls be educated.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, June 2013 source ↗

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 ↗

I had a little weep with joy 11 years ago when Thomas and Sarah had their IVF twins, safe and sound and perfect.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

Being better at the computer. Then I could be more self-sufficient.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2013 source ↗

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