As an honest person who liked a laugh.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 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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Sofia Helin
Swedish actress
My vain side would like to be remembered as someone who did good for others in some way. But I would be happy if my children remembered me.
As one of a kind.
As someone who made you think that anything’s possible. I did three marathons in a day once but walking the high-wire at Battersea Park station was the challenge I loved most because I had to master a skill.
Don Warrington
British actor
As someone who did his best.
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When my son was born and I realised I was a mum.
Not making a movie with Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant.
Earning a living as an actor for 40 years.
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