The question
Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?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.
Malala Yousafzai, such a brave young woman who will not be moved from her desire to see leaders everywhere give their young citizens the education they deserve.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2013 source ↗
Tony Benn, for moving to the left throughout his life rather than to the right.
This changes every day. Presently I really admire Rebecca Warren, the artist. She continues to keep creating wonderful sculpture. And I met her and she is really cool.
President Zelenskyy.
Jimmy Carter, for his wisdom and courage in going to meet Hamas.
Not playing first-class cricket.
The Skye Boat Song.
Martha Stewart, Mellody Hobson, Rick Stein, Warren Buffett, Prue Leith, Julien Macdonald
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