Jeff Goldblum: 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 Jeff Goldblum said elsewhere, not written here

My wife, all those who contribute something of beauty, and scientists.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2026 source ↗

Others on this question

Dominic Cooper English actor

Clive Stafford Smith, for his incredible work with the Reprieve charity.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2017 source ↗

Matt Smith English actor

My dad, because he is full of integrity and good humour; and my grandad, because he's full of the same.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2013 source ↗

Harriet Walter English actress

Judith Clark, on whom I based my character in the prison trilogy. She has served over 35 years and turned herself around. She is an inspiration.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2017 source ↗

Jonathan Safran Foer American novelist

It's not a competition.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 June 2012 source ↗

Every single person and living creature on the planet is safe and well nourished.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 8 April 2026 source ↗

The first time Emilie and I kissed.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2026 source ↗

Any misfortune involving our kids. Also, I have recurring nightmares that involve being chased by people or being attacked by scary animals.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2026 source ↗

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