I’ve spent my life hogging the stereo. My funeral feels a good moment to finally let someone else choose the soundtrack.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 March 2021 source ↗
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What song would you want played at your funeral?Originally asked
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Russell Howard
British comedian and presenter
Don’t Stop Believin’ [by Journey].
Rita Ora
British singer-songwriter
Frank Sinatra singing My Way.
Rhys Ifans
Welsh actor and musician
The Importance Of Being Idle by Oasis. I’m in the video, which is basically my own funeral, so it’d be nice and macabre.
Kelly Macdonald
Scottish actress
Joe Brown singing I'll See You In My Dreams.
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