Sam Ryder: What do you believe happens when we die? — FLAPSS

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What do you believe happens when we die?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Sam Ryder

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I have lots of beliefs about that, but that will have to wait for another interview.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

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I will let you know when I find out.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗

An accounting is given of our lives. Did you give more than you’ve taken? Hurt more people than you’ve helped?

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 April 2025 source ↗

Hopefully we have life in the minds and hearts of the people we interacted with.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

We become fertiliser.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 October 2024 source ↗

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Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

Brian May, because of his love of wildlife and love of music. He’s a kind, gentle soul.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

I once did a record store signing in LA, which I had no business doing. No one was there – just staff. They were getting ready to close the shop and sweeping up.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

I’m quite stubborn.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

People told us Eurovision was like a poisoned chalice – to have been part of an amazing team that worked on changing the attitudes around that is really cool.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

Laughing and silliness.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Enthusiastic, enthusiastic, enthusiastic.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

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