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Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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When were you happiest?
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
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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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