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.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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What do you value most in your friends?
Relationships
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
Identity & self
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What is your greatest fear?
Identity & self
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If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Identity & self
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.
Gabby Giffords. She’s a survivor of gun violence and a relentless champion of sensible gun safety measures.
Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, September 2025 source ↗
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Tim Robbins
American actor
Nelson Mandela, for obvious reasons.
Ashley Jensen
Scottish actress and narrator
Malala Yousafzai; she’s a wonderful humanitarian.
Cathy Rigby. She was really good in that stage version of Peter Pan. No joke.
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Playing the Cowardly Lion in our fourth-grade production of The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Mr. Riccobono.
Being judgmental.
Losing family, friends, and loved ones.
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