Tim Robbins: Which living person do you most admire, and why?

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.

Recorded Tim Robbins said elsewhere, not written here

Nelson Mandela, for obvious reasons.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 October 2010 source ↗

Others on this question

Annie Mac Irish broadcaster and DJ

My parents, for still being in love after 40 years.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 May 2010 source ↗

Andrew Marr British journalist

Probably David Hockney, for achieving a perfect balance of life and work; for making great pictures; being charitable; and remaining bloody-minded.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 September 2012 source ↗

Terry Gilliam American-born British filmmaker

Maggie, my wife – for putting up with me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 January 2012 source ↗

Carlos Acosta, for his incredible achievement in dance.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 October 2010 source ↗

When I was shooting The Player – I was in love with life and fulfilled by my creative experience.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 October 2010 source ↗

Not pitching a perfect game in baseball to win the World Series.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 October 2010 source ↗

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