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Sybille Bedford, author of Jigsaw and A Legacy
Sara Wheeler nominates her literary hero, Sybille Bedford.
Billy Bremner of Leeds United
Anand Menon chooses Leeds United captain, Billy Bremner.
Sally Phillips on Hollywood star Myrna Loy
Sally Phillips nominates her comedy star, Myrna Loy
Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood, creator of Dinnerladies, Acorn Antiques and As Seen on TV
Maya Angelou
Professor Olivette Otele chooses author Maya Angelou.
Ursula Le Guin nominated by Kate Stables
Earthsea author Ursula le Guin
Frank Cottrell Boyce on Tove Jansson
Frank Cottrell-Boyce on Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins.
Rick Stein on Jim Morrison
Chef, writer and presenter Rick Stein nominates Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors.
Andi Oliver on Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
Andi Oliver chooses the Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut on Kurt Vonnegut, with a little help from Josie Long