Andrew Marr: 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 Andrew Marr said elsewhere, not written here

Probably David Hockney, for achieving a perfect balance of life and work; for making great pictures; being charitable; and remaining bloody-minded.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 September 2012 source ↗

Others on this question

Vicky McClure English actress

Paul Irons, the deputy head at my school, Fernwood comprehensive. He was an inspiration, and still is.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 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 ↗

Christopher Eccleston English actor

Elsie Eccleston, my mother, for her emotional intelligence, kindness, intense curiosity, and chicken and leek pies.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗

Bozoma Saint John Marketing executive; former chief marketing officer of Netflix

My daughter, Lael. She’s fearless and fun. In her eight years, she’s had traumatic events, but still gives hugs.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 October 2017 source ↗

I'm happy a lot; the birth of children produced the biggest highs, along with parachuting.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 September 2012 source ↗

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