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LadyHonoriaDedlock Sat 18-Feb-23 14:47:29

Today's Grauniad has an interview with Jane Goodall, who is definite one of mine.

Who are yours?

Lizbethann55 Sat 18-Feb-23 19:04:37

I was at a conference a few years ago and Jane Goodall was one of the speakers. Everyone was so excited and the conference hall was really full. Sadly, it was the most boring talk ever. Everyone was so surprised and disappointed. We had all presumed she would be talking about her fascinating life, but sadly she didn't.

NotSpaghetti Sat 18-Feb-23 19:07:37

My husband 😍

Blossoming Sat 18-Feb-23 19:21:11

Mr.B smile

kittylester Sat 18-Feb-23 19:28:40

My whole family!

ExperiencedNotOld Sat 18-Feb-23 20:44:28

My children, my husband and the dog. Well, maybe the dog should come first….

lixy Sat 18-Feb-23 21:47:53

Family first, but then thinking of famous people -

the three John/Jons- Snow, Simpson and Humphreys
Ranulph Fiennes
Robin Knox Johnson

I heard Ranulph Fiennes speak a few years ago - what an inspiration.
The programme John Simpson, Ranulph Fiennes and Robin Knox Johnson made where each took the others on an adventure in their specialist area is one of my favourite ever pieces of TV.

BlueBelle Sat 18-Feb-23 21:57:51

Afraid I don’t know Jane Goodall
Not sure I have any famous favourite people apart fromNelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu who are both long gone

pandapatch Sat 18-Feb-23 22:17:14

My husband and children

Famous people, Bob Mortimer, he makes me smile and seems such a nice person

dragonfly46 Sat 18-Feb-23 22:20:52

Definitely DH, DD and DS - oh and of course DGD and DGS!

welbeck Sat 18-Feb-23 22:20:52

Lizbethann55, what did JG talk about ?

nadateturbe Sat 18-Feb-23 22:25:30

Family and best friends of course.

Lorraine Kelly

Kate1949 Sat 18-Feb-23 22:45:26

My husband and family. With a special mention to my brother who has been to hell in a handcart and is still smiling.

Callistemon21 Sat 18-Feb-23 23:19:59

Apart from family, of course, then:
Of those still with us Sir David Attenborough, Brian Cox and yes, Bob Mortimer is a favourite too.

All men 🤔

BigBertha1 Sun 19-Feb-23 07:42:09

Family of course and Sir David but also the King and Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and family, Joanna Lumley but although I admire many musicians and actors not necessarily favourite persons.

henetha Sun 19-Feb-23 10:23:15

Family of course, but then definitely David Attenborough and Chris Packham. Anyone who teaches me about nature.
And King Charles, a much maligned man in spite of all the good he has tried to do.
A woman I admire is Dolly Parton for her strength of character and philanthropy. Also Jane Fonda.
Zelensky right now for his determination to stand up to the bully.

pascal30 Sun 19-Feb-23 11:11:33

BlueBelle

Afraid I don’t know Jane Goodall
Not sure I have any famous favourite people apart fromNelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu who are both long gone

I second Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, also Thich Nhat Hahn and Dalai Lama (only one now alive sadly)

Callistemon21 Sun 19-Feb-23 11:16:44

Jane Goodall is the world expert on Chimpanzees and set up a conservation institute.
She still tours, giving lectures encouraging people to make the world a better place.
Yes, I will include Jane Goodall on my list of very favourite people.

ParlorGames Sun 19-Feb-23 11:19:59

All four of my grandchildren.......my heart swells when I think of them, such beautiful human beings.

MayBee70 Sun 19-Feb-23 11:50:30

Deborah Meaden. I’ve never watched Dragons Den but over the last few years I’ve really come to like and respect her. And Hayley Campbell who’s on my current favourite podcast Must Watch. I just agree with everything she talks about, even down to the fact that she has a murder if crows in her garden that she feeds. And ( again from podcasts) Melvyn Bragg, Greg Jenner and Rory Stewart. David Attenborough of course.

annodomini Sun 19-Feb-23 11:51:38

I couldn't claim as favourite someone I don't know personally. I would have to mention my family and friends. I would never favour one son or grandchild above the rest and, happily, can include my sons' parners.

Skydancer Sun 19-Feb-23 11:54:46

henetha agree about King Charles. Also David Attenborough, Chris Packham, Brian May and anyone who speaks up for nature.

timetogo2016 Sun 19-Feb-23 11:55:58

Family first,then friends.

Callistemon21 Sun 19-Feb-23 11:59:56

LadyHonoriaDedlock
Perhaps the heading should be "People I most admire"!

Of course family and friends are our favourites but I did realise what you meant. 😀
But, as a discussion, that won't take us far.

I'll add Brian May to the list of people I admire.

Bellasnana Sun 19-Feb-23 12:30:08

Family of course, but in the public eye I’d have to say Rafael Nadal who seems to be a truly good person.