Robbie Williams: 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 Robbie Williams said elsewhere, not written here

My wife. As someone who is forever bored, I’m never bored with or of her.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

Björk Guðmundsdóttir Icelandic singer

I find most children quite inspiring.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2013 source ↗

Bill Bailey Comedian and musician

Aung San Suu Kyi, for her resilience and determination.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2016 source ↗

Anyone brave enough to truly be themselves.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, March 2025 source ↗

Ken Loach English retired filmmaker

Tony Benn, for moving to the left throughout his life rather than to the right.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 June 2012 source ↗

I sold double glazing in Stoke when I was 16. That was for two weeks. Other than that, I’ve never really had a “job”.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

Not having a 32-inch waist for most of my adult life.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

A ring for my wife.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

I’m not qualified to explain how it feels when my wife gives me a certain look.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 May 2017 source ↗

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