Louis Walsh: How would you want people to remember you? — FLAPSS

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How would you want people to remember you?

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Vogue, to one guest at a time, on camera, 73 Questions

A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.

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Louis Walsh

Irish music manager and television personality

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I’d like people to say, “Well, he was a bit odd, he was a bit funny.”

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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In a photo album of just one family.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 October 2023 source ↗

Adam Peaty British swimmer; Olympic champion 2016 and 2021

As a great man.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

Craig David British singer

As someone who brought people together through music.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 November 2016 source ↗

Omid Djalili British stand-up comedian and actor

As a well-balanced and functioning thin man.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 August 2010 source ↗

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Question What disappointment has stayed with you longest? Failure & regret

America – there are too many Americans.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

I just wanted to work in music. I didn’t want a real job.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

The X Factor (wondering about song choices) and watching TV. I’m a night person, and don’t go to sleep until 3am or 4am.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question What song would you want played at your funeral? Death & what remains

Crazy by Patsy Cline.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

I have a Maserati. I love pop art and I collect Warhol, Hirst and Hockney.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

More exercise. Maybe I should join a gym, but I’ve never been to one.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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