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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Celeb, politician, campaiagner etc - who do you have respect for?

Jack Monroe gets my vote. She's single-handedly helped millions of people by pushing Asda into reintroducing their value food range. Extraordinary woman!

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Jimmy Carter the ex US president. I just think he is a bit of a top bloke.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Marcus Rashford, Stan Grant, Fiona Hill, Mary Beard, among others

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Marcus Rashford, Stan Grant, Fiona Hill, Mary Beard, among others"

How did I not know about Stan Grant? I'm an ex-pat Aussie. Need to read up.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Ricky Gervais.

I don't give a fuck what he says about people but he cares about animals so that's alright with me.

Quite a few people, for different reasons really.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ricky Gervais.

I don't give a fuck what he says about people but he cares about animals so that's alright with me.

Quite a few people, for different reasons really. "

I like him too. He seems genuine on talk shows and when he talks about dogs - well, I'm sold.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Marcus Rashford, Stan Grant, Fiona Hill, Mary Beard, among others

How did I not know about Stan Grant? I'm an ex-pat Aussie. Need to read up. "

If you've not seen this from 2015 - three words. Holy. Fucking. Shit.

https://youtu.be/eA3UsF8yyho

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex

Quite a few people

Dame Helen Mirren for her style

Loads of public figures who carry out "good works"

Profs Alice Roberts and Mary Beard who are so knowledgeable yet accessible.

The people who run the local homeless person's charity and turn out in all weathers with hot food, clothes, medical and emotional help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sir David Attenborough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh, and Paul Heaton (top bloke and man of principle)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Oh, and Paul Heaton (top bloke and man of principle) "

He's from Hull, where I live!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle

Jimmy Carr

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I think those that do most good in society we either don't know or don't hear about much. Those who give their time to support others in need, who promote and defend hunan rights, who look after/support the disabled, who do a lot of charitable work ... those are the ones I amore but as I said often not necessarily in the public eye.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The more I learn about Elon Musk then more fascinated I am about him. Admire? I’m not sure but it’s getting that way

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By *lym4realCouple
over a year ago

plymouth

Every single person who kept us all going during lockdown the unsung hero's of the UK !!!

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By *iddlesticksMan
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

Broadcaster Nicky Campbell.

He’s well informed yet can promote discussion without judgement although not afraid to call people out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Marcus Rashford, Stan Grant, Fiona Hill, Mary Beard, among others

How did I not know about Stan Grant? I'm an ex-pat Aussie. Need to read up.

If you've not seen this from 2015 - three words. Holy. Fucking. Shit.

https://youtu.be/eA3UsF8yyho"

I hadn't seen that. Indigenous people have been walked over for so long in Australia. I haven't lived there for a long time but I haven't forgotten. Shameful.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Marcus Rashford, Stan Grant, Fiona Hill, Mary Beard, among others

How did I not know about Stan Grant? I'm an ex-pat Aussie. Need to read up.

If you've not seen this from 2015 - three words. Holy. Fucking. Shit.

https://youtu.be/eA3UsF8yyho

I hadn't seen that. Indigenous people have been walked over for so long in Australia. I haven't lived there for a long time but I haven't forgotten. Shameful. "

Me neither. I heard that closer to the time and, as another Aussie, it cut right to the bone.

Particularly as my auntie Priscilla (not real name) was born legally a human girl the same year that Stan Grant was born legally an animal

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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John Caudwell. Yeah, I know there are some things you could joke about (his wife etc).

The work he's done and money donated to helping autism (yes, some of the early antivac alignment was dodgy as fuck but it's changed a lot), lyme disease and general philanthropy is inspiring.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Jimmy Carr "

Are you trolling?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Every single person who kept us all going during lockdown the unsung hero's of the UK !!! "

Ah ha that’ll be Boris & the team then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think those that do most good in society we either don't know or don't hear about much. Those who give their time to support others in need, who promote and defend hunan rights, who look after/support the disabled, who do a lot of charitable work ... those are the ones I amore but as I said often not necessarily in the public eye. "

This I agree with totally.

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales


"Sir David Attenborough "

Good call.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

The Queen.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"The Queen. "

She is in a thankless position. She has a great sense of duty unlike some of the other members of the Royal family.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Marcus Rashford, Stan Grant, Fiona Hill, Mary Beard, among others

How did I not know about Stan Grant? I'm an ex-pat Aussie. Need to read up.

If you've not seen this from 2015 - three words. Holy. Fucking. Shit.

https://youtu.be/eA3UsF8yyho

I hadn't seen that. Indigenous people have been walked over for so long in Australia. I haven't lived there for a long time but I haven't forgotten. Shameful.

Me neither. I heard that closer to the time and, as another Aussie, it cut right to the bone.

Particularly as my auntie Priscilla (not real name) was born legally a human girl the same year that Stan Grant was born legally an animal "

Shocking isn't it? My god. I have sent the link to my family WhatsApp group. See what they think.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have no time for celebs, prefer to honour the ordinary people who do good things like Sir Tom, a real legend!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Marcus Rashford, Stan Grant, Fiona Hill, Mary Beard, among others

How did I not know about Stan Grant? I'm an ex-pat Aussie. Need to read up.

If you've not seen this from 2015 - three words. Holy. Fucking. Shit.

https://youtu.be/eA3UsF8yyho

I hadn't seen that. Indigenous people have been walked over for so long in Australia. I haven't lived there for a long time but I haven't forgotten. Shameful.

Me neither. I heard that closer to the time and, as another Aussie, it cut right to the bone.

Particularly as my auntie Priscilla (not real name) was born legally a human girl the same year that Stan Grant was born legally an animal

Shocking isn't it? My god. I have sent the link to my family WhatsApp group. See what they think."

We still have work to do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Obama.

Saw him with Bruce Springsteen and they make the most unlikeliest pair but really get each other.

I also think Obama is a genuinely nice guy (politics aside)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The Queen. "

I was going to say this how she puts up with all the sh#t her family seem to keep coming up with is beyond belief

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The Queen.

I was going to say this how she puts up with all the sh#t her family seem to keep coming up with is beyond belief "

Andrew must be a trial I imagine!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The Queen.

I was going to say this how she puts up with all the sh#t her family seem to keep coming up with is beyond belief

Andrew must be a trial I imagine!"

Not just Andrew, Charles' charity is now being investigated for dodgy dealings

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

No one. Yes, they're privileged but are no better than anyone else.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The Queen.

I was going to say this how she puts up with all the sh#t her family seem to keep coming up with is beyond belief

Andrew must be a trial I imagine!

Not just Andrew, Charles' charity is now being investigated for dodgy dealings "

Brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The Queen.

I was going to say this how she puts up with all the sh#t her family seem to keep coming up with is beyond belief

Andrew must be a trial I imagine!

Not just Andrew, Charles' charity is now being investigated for dodgy dealings

Brilliant. "

I know it is getting ridiculous all of this. I bet the Queen is absolutely livid and fed up with the lot of them..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The Queen.

I was going to say this how she puts up with all the sh#t her family seem to keep coming up with is beyond belief

Andrew must be a trial I imagine!

Not just Andrew, Charles' charity is now being investigated for dodgy dealings

Brilliant.

I know it is getting ridiculous all of this. I bet the Queen is absolutely livid and fed up with the lot of them.. "

She hides it well if she is

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The Queen.

I was going to say this how she puts up with all the sh#t her family seem to keep coming up with is beyond belief

Andrew must be a trial I imagine!

Not just Andrew, Charles' charity is now being investigated for dodgy dealings

Brilliant.

I know it is getting ridiculous all of this. I bet the Queen is absolutely livid and fed up with the lot of them..

She hides it well if she is"

Yeah years of practice maybe?

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

David Attenborough

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"David Attenborough "

Second vote for the estimable Sir David!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The Queen.

I was going to say this how she puts up with all the sh#t her family seem to keep coming up with is beyond belief

Andrew must be a trial I imagine!

Not just Andrew, Charles' charity is now being investigated for dodgy dealings

Brilliant.

I know it is getting ridiculous all of this. I bet the Queen is absolutely livid and fed up with the lot of them..

She hides it well if she is"

I'm not a fan of the royal family full stop I feel for her

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No one. Yes, they're privileged but are no better than anyone else. "

You don't respect anyone in the public eye? I didn't mention privilege.

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

Keanu Reeves seems like a good egg.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Keanu Reeves seems like a good egg. "

He does seem a very peaceable laid back chap!

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By *ouplefor funCouple
over a year ago

near kilmarnock

Prince Charles . For what he has done at Dumfries House

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"Prince Charles . For what he has done at Dumfries House "

And bringing the outdoor pool back to life.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Prince Charles . For what he has done at Dumfries House

And bringing the outdoor pool back to life. "

I've never heard of Dumfries House - what has he done?

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"Prince Charles . For what he has done at Dumfries House

And bringing the outdoor pool back to life.

I've never heard of Dumfries House - what has he done?"

I was nearly a ruin and he raised funds to restore it. It was owned by the family of Johnny Dumfries the F1 driver. The furniture in it was priceless, Ming, Chippendale etc.

The estate now trains and employs a lot of local people.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Colchester

Lewis Hamilton .. a living legend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me it’s probably

Ligma or cadice

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle


"Jimmy Carr

Are you trolling? "

Those shoes are clearly on your feet.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Sir Alex.

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham

Rory Stewart and I am a million miles away from being s Tory but he has a respect for law and a respect for people

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Prince Charles . For what he has done at Dumfries House

And bringing the outdoor pool back to life.

I've never heard of Dumfries House - what has he done?

I was nearly a ruin and he raised funds to restore it. It was owned by the family of Johnny Dumfries the F1 driver. The furniture in it was priceless, Ming, Chippendale etc.

The estate now trains and employs a lot of local people. "

I had a quick Google - it looks great! I'd love to visit.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"For me it’s probably

Ligma or cadice "

You've lost me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jack Monroe and Marcus Rashford for me too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Jimmy Carr

Are you trolling?

Those shoes are clearly on your feet.

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Eh?

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"Prince Charles . For what he has done at Dumfries House

And bringing the outdoor pool back to life.

I've never heard of Dumfries House - what has he done?

I was nearly a ruin and he raised funds to restore it. It was owned by the family of Johnny Dumfries the F1 driver. The furniture in it was priceless, Ming, Chippendale etc.

The estate now trains and employs a lot of local people.

I had a quick Google - it looks great! I'd love to visit."

It is, and the grounds are fantastic and very family friendly.

It borders the grounds of Auchinleck House the home of James Boswell, reputed to be the first modern biographer, who was the biographer of Samuel Johnson.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Nelson Mandela he fought and eventually won

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By *akie32Man
over a year ago

winchester

not many thb, everyone i think of has massive flaws, maybe its something about wanting to be in the public eye to begin with

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By *hoirCouple
over a year ago

Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds

Nobody. I hold a certain level of contempt for anyone in the public eye and that level only ever intensifies.

C

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By *g1231974Man
over a year ago

wetherby

HM the Queen

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La

louis theroux and there is woman like him who does similar style interviews..tip bird

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La

Stacy somthing..shes ginger

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By *rsmith21zMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Stacy somthing..shes ginger"

Stacy Dooley you mean? Lol

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Stacy somthing..shes ginger

Stacy Dooley you mean? Lol"

Yes!! Top bird!

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By *rsmith21zMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Stacy somthing..shes ginger

Stacy Dooley you mean? Lol

Yes!! Top bird! "

doesn't take shit from anyone lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"not many thb, everyone i think of has massive flaws, maybe its something about wanting to be in the public eye to begin with"

Many of the people mentioned haven't wanted to be in the public eye. If you campaign against injustice or food poverty (for example) then it's merely a side effect.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nobody. I hold a certain level of contempt for anyone in the public eye and that level only ever intensifies.

C"

Contempt for those who've gained exposure for doing good? Er ok.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Colchester


"Stacy somthing..shes ginger"

Think she won Strictly Dancing?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I am deciding which of Jack Monroe's cookbooks to buy today. Supporting someone I respect. Any additions to the list?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I am deciding which of Jack Monroe's cookbooks to buy today. Supporting someone I respect. Any additions to the list?"

I'm on a "stop spending money dickhead" spree at the moment, but when I allow myself to buy books again (also when my TBR pile is less of a mountain...) I'll be looking at Fiona Hill There Is Nothing For You Here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For someone who is anti royal in principle and hates tories with a vitriolic passion The Queen and John Major have my full admiration. If ever we needed dignity, diligence and quiet authority it is now.

I'll chip in another vote for David Attenborough too.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"For someone who is anti royal in principle and hates tories with a vitriolic passion The Queen and John Major have my full admiration. If ever we needed dignity, diligence and quiet authority it is now.

I'll chip in another vote for David Attenborough too."

I think there's much to be said for dignified conservatism. I wish it'd come back into prominence. It'd help clear up the political mess we're in.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"For someone who is anti royal in principle and hates tories with a vitriolic passion The Queen and John Major have my full admiration. If ever we needed dignity, diligence and quiet authority it is now.

I'll chip in another vote for David Attenborough too."

I know what you mean about John Major. I don't like his politics, never have and never will. I do think he has principles though and the way he got torn into boris last week was great.

I doubt anyone will ever say that about he who should never have a capital letter at the start of his name.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For someone who is anti royal in principle and hates tories with a vitriolic passion The Queen and John Major have my full admiration. If ever we needed dignity, diligence and quiet authority it is now.

I'll chip in another vote for David Attenborough too.

I think there's much to be said for dignified conservatism. I wish it'd come back into prominence. It'd help clear up the political mess we're in."

I recently found out that John Major blocked Boris Johnson from joining the Conservative party several times in the early 90s. Add that to standing up to Rupert Murdoch on principle knowing it would doubtless lose him the next general election, but doing so because it was right. Loads of other stuff too, but they top the pile.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Miriam Maryolyes, I want to have the same zest for life as she does.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For someone who is anti royal in principle and hates tories with a vitriolic passion The Queen and John Major have my full admiration. If ever we needed dignity, diligence and quiet authority it is now.

I'll chip in another vote for David Attenborough too.

I know what you mean about John Major. I don't like his politics, never have and never will. I do think he has principles though and the way he got torn into boris last week was great.

I doubt anyone will ever say that about he who should never have a capital letter at the start of his name. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lee Evans- I admire his decision to retire after losing his manager and deciding to focus on family.

Marcus Rashford-obvious reasons

Anna Whitehouse-her work on flexible working laws is amazing

Will & Kate- having met them I admire their dignity, hard work and people skills!

Dolly Parton- could easily be the first female music billionaire but unlike twats like Musk and Branson she uses her wealth to provide free books for children around the world instead of pissing competitions to get to space. A role model!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"For someone who is anti royal in principle and hates tories with a vitriolic passion The Queen and John Major have my full admiration. If ever we needed dignity, diligence and quiet authority it is now.

I'll chip in another vote for David Attenborough too.

I think there's much to be said for dignified conservatism. I wish it'd come back into prominence. It'd help clear up the political mess we're in.

I recently found out that John Major blocked Boris Johnson from joining the Conservative party several times in the early 90s. Add that to standing up to Rupert Murdoch on principle knowing it would doubtless lose him the next general election, but doing so because it was right. Loads of other stuff too, but they top the pile."

Brilliant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Damian Lewis and hes late wife Helen Mccrory,who helped raise over 1.5 million pounds to help feed nhs staff during the pandemic.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"For someone who is anti royal in principle and hates tories with a vitriolic passion The Queen and John Major have my full admiration. If ever we needed dignity, diligence and quiet authority it is now.

I'll chip in another vote for David Attenborough too.

I think there's much to be said for dignified conservatism. I wish it'd come back into prominence. It'd help clear up the political mess we're in.

I recently found out that John Major blocked Boris Johnson from joining the Conservative party several times in the early 90s. Add that to standing up to Rupert Murdoch on principle knowing it would doubtless lose him the next general election, but doing so because it was right. Loads of other stuff too, but they top the pile."

Oh I like John Major a lot more now!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Lee Evans- I admire his decision to retire after losing his manager and deciding to focus on family.

Marcus Rashford-obvious reasons

Anna Whitehouse-her work on flexible working laws is amazing

Will & Kate- having met them I admire their dignity, hard work and people skills!

Dolly Parton- could easily be the first female music billionaire but unlike twats like Musk and Branson she uses her wealth to provide free books for children around the world instead of pissing competitions to get to space. A role model!

"

Tell me about meeting Will & Kate!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lee Evans- I admire his decision to retire after losing his manager and deciding to focus on family.

Marcus Rashford-obvious reasons

Anna Whitehouse-her work on flexible working laws is amazing

Will & Kate- having met them I admire their dignity, hard work and people skills!

Dolly Parton- could easily be the first female music billionaire but unlike twats like Musk and Branson she uses her wealth to provide free books for children around the world instead of pissing competitions to get to space. A role model!

Tell me about meeting Will & Kate! "

They've visited my old place of work, a couple of times. The last time I got to sit with a couple of service users (homeless community) and Kate who sat for ages. She had no airs and graces, was chatty and seemed genuinely interested in the experiences and views of others. Will has quite a dry sarcastic wit and I got the feeling he'd love to be humorous but feels he should be reserved. They're either amazing actors or genuine nice people!

I'm not a royalist but I admire their grace and dignity especially in the face scandals and criticism.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

The rock band AC/DC. Despite playing what some people would say is "unfashionable" music, they became a hugely successful rock band.

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By *jorkishMan
over a year ago

Seaforth

Keanu Reeves

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lee Evans- I admire his decision to retire after losing his manager and deciding to focus on family.

Marcus Rashford-obvious reasons

Anna Whitehouse-her work on flexible working laws is amazing

Will & Kate- having met them I admire their dignity, hard work and people skills!

Dolly Parton- could easily be the first female music billionaire but unlike twats like Musk and Branson she uses her wealth to provide free books for children around the world instead of pissing competitions to get to space. A role model!

Tell me about meeting Will & Kate!

They've visited my old place of work, a couple of times. The last time I got to sit with a couple of service users (homeless community) and Kate who sat for ages. She had no airs and graces, was chatty and seemed genuinely interested in the experiences and views of others. Will has quite a dry sarcastic wit and I got the feeling he'd love to be humorous but feels he should be reserved. They're either amazing actors or genuine nice people!

I'm not a royalist but I admire their grace and dignity especially in the face scandals and criticism."

I've met them both over a number of years in very day to day, informal circumstances. They are both nice, down to earth people. I feel sorry for the shitstorm that will eventually catch up with them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Katie Piper.

Beautiful inside and out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Lee Evans- I admire his decision to retire after losing his manager and deciding to focus on family.

Marcus Rashford-obvious reasons

Anna Whitehouse-her work on flexible working laws is amazing

Will & Kate- having met them I admire their dignity, hard work and people skills!

Dolly Parton- could easily be the first female music billionaire but unlike twats like Musk and Branson she uses her wealth to provide free books for children around the world instead of pissing competitions to get to space. A role model!

Tell me about meeting Will & Kate!

They've visited my old place of work, a couple of times. The last time I got to sit with a couple of service users (homeless community) and Kate who sat for ages. She had no airs and graces, was chatty and seemed genuinely interested in the experiences and views of others. Will has quite a dry sarcastic wit and I got the feeling he'd love to be humorous but feels he should be reserved. They're either amazing actors or genuine nice people!

I'm not a royalist but I admire their grace and dignity especially in the face scandals and criticism."

I'm sure you're right and they're genuine, nice people. I'd certainly like to think so.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Surprisingly, royalty are winning so far on this thread

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over a year ago


"Surprisingly, royalty are winning so far on this thread "

To balance things out, Charles is a bit of a dick and Andrew, well.............

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over a year ago


"Surprisingly, royalty are winning so far on this thread

To balance things out, Charles is a bit of a dick and Andrew, well............. "

Edward for the win!

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Stacy somthing..shes ginger

Think she won Strictly Dancing?"

Had a loom and yes she did. She also has an MBE.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Denzel Washington seems like one of the really good guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Stacy somthing..shes ginger

Think she won Strictly Dancing?

Had a loom and yes she did. She also has an MBE."

Stacy Solomon? I’ve had friday night dinner with her a couple of times, she’s super sweet from what I can remember. Not stupid or ditsy at all though, she must channel her energy to put that on

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Stacy somthing..shes ginger

Think she won Strictly Dancing?

Had a loom and yes she did. She also has an MBE.

Stacy Solomon? I’ve had friday night dinner with her a couple of times, she’s super sweet from what I can remember. Not stupid or ditsy at all though, she must channel her energy to put that on"

Think Stacey Dooley was the one

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over a year ago


"Surprisingly, royalty are winning so far on this thread

To balance things out, Charles is a bit of a dick and Andrew, well.............

Edward for the win! "

Not really, I just didn't mention him as he is a bit of a non-entity, but not bad.

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By *heRazorsEdgeMan
over a year ago

Wales/ All over UK

Two (well 3) spring to mind off the top of my head.

Sir David Attenborough… obviously, and anyone who DOESN’T I would be deeply suspicious of…

Sir Kenny Dalglish and his wife Marina… For their charity work and the way they comforted those effected in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Two (well 3) spring to mind off the top of my head.

Sir David Attenborough… obviously, and anyone who DOESN’T I would be deeply suspicious of…

Sir Kenny Dalglish and his wife Marina… For their charity work and the way they comforted those effected in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster

"

Sir David in second place to the Queen on this thread!

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Gordon Brown. Underrated PM and unfairly hounded by the press. Also lives five minutes walk from me.

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over a year ago


"Gordon Brown. Underrated PM and unfairly hounded by the press. Also lives five minutes walk from me."

Close personal friend?

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Gordon Brown. Underrated PM and unfairly hounded by the press. Also lives five minutes walk from me.

Close personal friend? "

Steady Beryl, no shenanigans going on here. Ladies only for me, as you and Shania know.

Labour Party member for 30 years, and he lives up the hill from me. He has a lovely little family, but was hounded out because he wasn't 'cuddly'

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Surprisingly, royalty are winning so far on this thread

To balance things out, Charles is a bit of a dick and Andrew, well.............

Edward for the win!

Not really, I just didn't mention him as he is a bit of a non-entity, but not bad."

Edward does a lot of work with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and many of the lower key youth charities and such that his late father was also involved with.

I have met him. He seems to be a decent chap who genuinely wants the best for our young people.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Surprisingly, royalty are winning so far on this thread

To balance things out, Charles is a bit of a dick and Andrew, well.............

Edward for the win!

Not really, I just didn't mention him as he is a bit of a non-entity, but not bad.

Edward does a lot of work with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and many of the lower key youth charities and such that his late father was also involved with.

I have met him. He seems to be a decent chap who genuinely wants the best for our young people. "

Once Lizzie has passed away, that should be the end of the whole rotten establishment. Turn Buckingham Palace into a homeless centre and the Royal parks into public ones.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Gordon Brown. Underrated PM and unfairly hounded by the press. Also lives five minutes walk from me.

Close personal friend?

Steady Beryl, no shenanigans going on here. Ladies only for me, as you and Shania know.

Labour Party member for 30 years, and he lives up the hill from me. He has a lovely little family, but was hounded out because he wasn't 'cuddly'"

I remember his wife, read some interviews with her and she impressed me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Surprisingly, royalty are winning so far on this thread

To balance things out, Charles is a bit of a dick and Andrew, well.............

Edward for the win!

Not really, I just didn't mention him as he is a bit of a non-entity, but not bad.

Edward does a lot of work with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and many of the lower key youth charities and such that his late father was also involved with.

I have met him. He seems to be a decent chap who genuinely wants the best for our young people.

Once Lizzie has passed away, that should be the end of the whole rotten establishment. Turn Buckingham Palace into a homeless centre and the Royal parks into public ones."

That's dismissing all that is good about the Royal Family!

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Gordon Brown. Underrated PM and unfairly hounded by the press. Also lives five minutes walk from me.

Close personal friend?

Steady Beryl, no shenanigans going on here. Ladies only for me, as you and Shania know.

Labour Party member for 30 years, and he lives up the hill from me. He has a lovely little family, but was hounded out because he wasn't 'cuddly'

I remember his wife, read some interviews with her and she impressed me."

She's called Sarah. Had her kids in the same hospital as ours.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lenny Henry, Elliot Page and Lewis Hamilton. Off the top of my head.

Lenny Henry more than the others though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Two (well 3) spring to mind off the top of my head.

Sir David Attenborough… obviously, and anyone who DOESN’T I would be deeply suspicious of…

Sir Kenny Dalglish and his wife Marina… For their charity work and the way they comforted those effected in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster

"

They do a hell of a lot of charity work for female cancers too. There's a unit at Clatterbridge Hospital named after Marina after her selfless and never ending fundraising for them.

They don't call him King Kenny for nothing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Surprisingly, royalty are winning so far on this thread

To balance things out, Charles is a bit of a dick and Andrew, well.............

Edward for the win!

Not really, I just didn't mention him as he is a bit of a non-entity, but not bad.

Edward does a lot of work with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and many of the lower key youth charities and such that his late father was also involved with.

I have met him. He seems to be a decent chap who genuinely wants the best for our young people.

Once Lizzie has passed away, that should be the end of the whole rotten establishment. Turn Buckingham Palace into a homeless centre and the Royal parks into public ones.

That's dismissing all that is good about the Royal Family! "

I'd rather have a Royal Family (with a few exceptions!) Than reality stars like Love Island trash and Hinch

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I've come across new people to admire and reasons to admire others on this thread - thank you all!

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