Kwame Kwei-Armah
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As someone who cared about others.
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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.
As a good friend.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗
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