Isla Fisher: 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 Isla Fisher said elsewhere, not written here

David Walliams, for making the transition from comic actor to bestselling kids’ author. I’m not sure I’ll be able to do the same.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

Others on this question

Annie Mac Irish broadcaster and DJ

My parents, for still being in love after 40 years.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 May 2010 source ↗

Mel Giedroyc British actress and comedian

Probably my husband. In a world of bullshitters, he steers a tremendously honest course.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 August 2015 source ↗

Greg James British author, broadcaster, comedian, and presenter

Michael Palin. He’s managed to master several disciplines. He’s also proved that being nice doesn’t mean boring.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2019 source ↗

Pope Francis. He’s going with the original program. He may not be perfect, but he’s trying.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, September 2015 source ↗

When I won my first Oscar. Oh, wait – that was Amy Adams.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

I would have tried that anti-stretch mark cream during pregnancy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

A small pair of ginger balls.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

When I heard the referendum result.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 July 2016 source ↗

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