Carol Vorderman, because she’s stuck her head above the parapet to try to hold our bizarre politicians to account.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2023 source ↗
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Which living person do you most admire, and why?
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My husband, Lincoln, for getting sober with me. He turned his own life around to turn mine around. We didn’t do AA, we anchored each other.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 December 2023 source ↗
Jacinda Ardern, the former New Zealand prime minister – for embodying a different, more compassionate politics.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗
The many nuns and priests who often work in the shadows, dedicating their lives to the service of others.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2024 source ↗
Gabor Maté. He is very eloquent and articulate about the role of trauma in our lives.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗
Zelenskyy for holding out against Putin.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2025 source ↗
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