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As an honest man.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 February 2008 source ↗
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How would you want people to remember you?Originally asked
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A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.
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Rory Kinnear
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As the father of Celtic’s all-time top goalscorer (that’s either of my kids).
John Grisham
American writer and lawyer
I don’t care – I won’t be here.
As fun and of help to others.
Nish Kumar
British stand-up comedian and presenter
As the man who never died.
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Losing my family in some way.
To stand up tall and aim for what you want.
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The worst was as a butcher, aged 17.
All this nonsense in the Middle East. It's hard not to think about it.
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