Julian Clary: Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?

The question

Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?

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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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Julian Clary

English actor, comedian, novelist and presenter

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Dame Joan Collins. She insists on being happy whatever is going on and, despite being a Tory, is a very caring person.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2022 source ↗

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Ashley Jensen Scottish actress and narrator

Malala Yousafzai; she’s a wonderful humanitarian.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2017 source ↗

Chris Hoy British track cyclist, 1994–2013

Jason Queally, a former teammate. He is older than me and was Olympic champion in Sydney. The way he mentored me, even though he knew I would be a rival, was amazing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2018 source ↗

John Bishop English comedian and actor

Bob Geldof, because he changed the perception of what people should do when they see a situation of need.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

Laura Mvula English singer

Prince – there is no one greater.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 August 2014 source ↗