JW
As a funny guy who surprised you once in a while.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2008 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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Malcolm Gladwell
Staff writer at The New Yorker; author of The Tipping Point and Outliers
As a writer who took cheering up his listeners seriously.
Adwoa Aboah
British fashion model
For persevering, and being a good role model.
Harlan Coben
American author
With a wistful smile.
Shaznay Lewis
English singer
As a great mother, wife and songwriter.
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An unreadable wig.
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Don't Play Me Cheap, sung by Tina Turner when she was still with Ike.
A 'no' is free.
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