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The elderly, because it takes courage to get through the day when there isn’t some glorious future ahead.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2015 source ↗
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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Nadiya Hussain
British television chef, baker and author
My little sister Yasmin. She’s got congenital heart disease, but continues to smile regardless.
Rita Wilson
American actress, singer, and producer
I really admire Bonnie Raitt. She is a singer songwriter who has been doing what she has been doing for so many years and she recently won the song of the year Grammy for Just Like That. I loved the validation that creativity never stops, you can keep doing the things that you love.
Meera Syal
British writer and actress
My parents. They have been the best example of a loving and respectful marriage over 60 years.
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View profile →At work, my happiest moments are between “action” and “cut”. I am also very happy when justice is done, and when camping.
My one-woman show playing Emily Dickinson: two hours by myself on stage and over 50 performances. I’m really happy I had the guts to do that.
If someone could answer my emails.
Fear of the future.
Two and a half weeks ago, when a loved one was going away. Separations never get any easier.
I’d prefer no song, and no funeral: I’d like my loved ones to go on a walk, mostly in silence, instead. It’s all better not put into words.
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