Nadine Gordimer
South African writer
Nelson Mandela. The epitome of courage and intelligence.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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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.
My wife, who has created our life and our happiness with me.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗
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That I could not play college basketball due to lack of talent.
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