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My wife, who has created our life and our happiness with me.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 April 2010 source ↗
The question
Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
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Stephen Fry
Actor, writer and broadcaster
Probably Daniel Barenboim. His blend of insane talent, intellect, and profound humanitarianism is one that comes along very, very rarely. I would put Martina Navratilova and Stephen Sondheim in a tie for second.
Billy Ocean
British singer
He passed away a few months ago: Muhammad Ali.
Kirsty Wark
Scottish journalist and television presenter
People in their 80s who are still volunteering and giving to the community.
Eugene Levy
Actor and writer
Deborah Divine.
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That I could not play college basketball due to lack of talent.
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