Archie Panjabi: Which living person do you most admire, and why? — FLAPSS

Which living person do you most admire, and why?

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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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Recorded Archie Panjabi said elsewhere, not written here

Mathew Varghese, an orthopaedic surgeon who runs India’s only polio ward in Delhi. He provides reconstructive surgery to help survivors walk.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

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Kate Nash British musician

My mum, because she’s been a nurse for over 40 years. She works in a hospice, and there’s no bullshit with her.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2019 source ↗

Ashley Walters British actor and rapper

My mum – I've watched her struggle financially, emotionally, mentally even, and she's come through it.

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

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

David Beckham. He was my idol growing up and I met him in 2000, just before the England game against Romania.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

Tim Robbins American actor

Nelson Mandela, for obvious reasons.

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

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Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? Failure & regret

My dog, Mr Q, because he has the saddest look when I leave.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have done? Craft & work

Redeeming mortgages. I did it for a few weeks, and it sealed the deal that I wanted a career in entertainment.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

When I got a doctorate from my alma mater, Brunel. My mother always wanted me to become a doctor.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

Question What has been your biggest disappointment? Failure & regret

I was rejected by EastEnders, having been called three times. I was heartbroken.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

Question What single thing would improve the quality of your life? Daily life

Everyone cutting out social media for one day a week.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

Question What do you consider your greatest achievement? Craft & work

I am an ambassador for Rotary, and we are very close to eradicating polio. When I was younger, I lived in Mumbai and, as a kid from England, I was traumatised by seeing children on the street without limbs.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 February 2018 source ↗

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