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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 December 2011 source ↗
Barack Obama. On a daily basis he faced racism, and I admire him for trying to push through that to better his nation.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 September 2021 source ↗
Julie Hesmondhalgh – she’s the kindest, brightest, most truthful woman. She’s so talented, works hard, cares about the right things, puts her energy in the right places. I adore her.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗
I most admire Steve Sondheim, who is not alive anymore. But his words and music keep him alive.
Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2025 source ↗
My parents for the roots; my old parish priest, Father Arthur Barrow, for the fire and the reason; Richard Curtis for the drive and humanity; and, for living in the public eye with principles, George Clooney.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2014 source ↗
At the birth of each of my children.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 December 2011 source ↗
Abi Morgan, Adam Clayton, Adeel Akhtar, Adwoa Aboah, Alfre Woodard, Alice Eve
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