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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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Bruce Forsyth, because not only is he the most talented showman, he is the most generous individual.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 December 2016 source ↗
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My buddy Kenny Laguna. He’s a person of extraordinary character, he’s intelligent, and a very good friend.
I’m defined as a very strong woman. I don’t identify myself with a specific figure, but I do greatly admire people who manage to persevere with humility through great difficulties.
My wife, Grace.
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On a motorway three years ago. An HGV hadn’t seen me and pulled out. My father-in-law’s a truck driver and he said black cars are not very visible. I don’t drive them any more.
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