Sebastian Coe: 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 Sebastian Coe said elsewhere, not written here

Among others, Mikhail Gorbachev for leadership that enabled the peaceful transition from communism in eastern Europe.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2012 source ↗

Others on this question

Sofie Gråbøl Danish actress

Jens Stoltenberg, for the way he united Norway after the massacre on Utøya in 2011.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 July 2014 source ↗

Max Whitlock English artistic gymnast

Usain Bolt for his attitude, the amount of confidence he’s got, the way he delivers every time.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 October 2016 source ↗

Burt Reynolds American actor

My son Quinton. He’s working behind the scenes in the picture biz and he’s done it all on his own.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2015 source ↗

Alice Eve British actress

Hillary Clinton, because it’s not easy being bullied and humiliated publicly and carrying on.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 April 2020 source ↗

When I am with my four children.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2012 source ↗

Not hearing the Ellington band live.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2012 source ↗

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