Aziz Sancar: How would you describe yourself in three words? — FLAPSS

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How would you describe yourself in three words?

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Aziz Sancar

Biochemist; Nobel laureate in chemistry for mechanistic studies of DNA repair

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In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

Anonymous, Interview, Wikipedia, 1 June 2024 source ↗

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Rosalind Eleazar

Analytical, extreme and playful.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2025 source ↗

Ben Bradlee Executive editor of The Washington Post, 1968–1991

I don't know.

Recorded PBS, 1 November 2003 source ↗

Big dick energy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

Juicy, funny, impulsive.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 December 2025 source ↗

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Question What is the most rewarding part of being a parent? Relationships

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Question What does love feel like? Relationships

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Question What has been your biggest disappointment? Failure & regret

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