Michael Frayn – such modesty, talent, kindness and bottomless curiosity.
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.
Aung San Suu Kyi – for her courage, self-sacrifice and showing that you don't need to be fierce to be strong.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 March 2011 source ↗
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James Dyson
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David Hockney, because he’s so experimental and creative. He continually reinvents himself in a really delightful way.
Any homosexual or transgender people fighting for their rights anywhere in the world.
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My mam, dad and sister, who have all been through an incredible amount. They’ve all had health problems and have come through with strength, grace and positivity.
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