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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My mum, because she raised five children. I am raising two and it’s hard work.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2019 source ↗

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Elvira, the lady that took care of me when my parents weren't able to be there. She dedicated her whole life to me and my brother and my sister. Now I take care of her.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 August 2010 source ↗
Kevin Rowland British singer
Gerry Adams, because he’s got incredible integrity and vision, and he’s had to put up with so much flak.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 August 2025 source ↗
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The Queen, because she's kept hats alive in the imagination of people all over the world.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2014 source ↗
Emma Bunton British singer
My mother: she’s an inspiration. She went back to college in her 40s, started karate and became a black belt.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 June 2021 source ↗

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