Maureen O'Hara: 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 Maureen O'Hara said elsewhere, not written here

My grandson, for taking such wonderful care of me in my old age.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

Anyone brave enough to truly be themselves.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, March 2025 source ↗

Mandela. Also, artists and painters. I admire people who are creative.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, March 2010 source ↗

Gayle King Broadcaster

Oprah Winfrey. She always does the right thing—even when no one is looking.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2016 source ↗

Marianne Faithfull English singer and actress

Right now, PJ Harvey.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2011 source ↗

Living in the Caribbean during the 60s and 70s with such lovely people.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2014 source ↗

I’d rather name one for someone else. I’m egomaniacal.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2014 source ↗

Not getting into heaven.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2014 source ↗

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