Ice-T
American rapper and actor
Barack Obama – just for the simple fact he took the shot and went all the way to president.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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Failure & regret
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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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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AP McCoy, the 15 times champion jump jockey. I am constantly in awe of his dedication to his sport.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 January 2011 source ↗
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My grandmother, Marianne Karlsson.
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Teachers who recognise that each child is different.
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