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As an everyman who could act a bit.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2020 source ↗
The question
How would you want people to remember you?Originally asked
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.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
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Richard Wilson
Scottish actor and theatre director
It’s up to them.
David Guetta
French DJ
As a nice person, I hope.
Julia Ormond
English actress
As having been loving and fun.
Ann Dowd
American actress
As a good person.
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