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 has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
Failure & regret
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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Identity & self
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Craft & work
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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.
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Malala Yousafzai; she’s a wonderful humanitarian.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2017 source ↗
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Barack Obama – just for the simple fact he took the shot and went all the way to president.
My president, a heroic figure—also good- humored, pretty smart, elegant; and if the rest of the world thinks he typifies America, I don’t mind at all.
Tristan Harris.
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To anyone who gets into my car, because it’s such a mess.
I did want to be an actor from an early age although I briefly dabbled with the idea of being a vet until I realised you had to stick your hand up a cow’s arse.
That my son is kind and he loves David Bowie.
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