Victoria Rose, a British surgeon operating on children in Gaza.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 July 2025 source ↗
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Values & belief
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Craft & work
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What does love feel like?
Relationships
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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
Failure & regret
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Daily life
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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.
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Annie Lennox - she's a private woman with integrity.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
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Kirsty Wark
Scottish journalist and television presenter
People in their 80s who are still volunteering and giving to the community.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 December 2010 source ↗
Ted Danson
American actor
My wife, who has created our life and our happiness with me.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗
Nick Cave for his determination to hold a space for public discourse on the deep and difficult and mysterious elements of life.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 May 2025 source ↗
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Unnecessary judgment.
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Learning to surf - a 6ft frame is a real hindrance for the sport.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
Like I've been kidnapped of my senses.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
'Excuse me, madam, you have a thong hanging out of your handbag.'
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
A chef would be nice.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
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