Marcus Mumford: How would you want people to remember you? — FLAPSS

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How would you want people to remember you?

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A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.

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Marcus Mumford

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I don’t care that much about legacy. Within family I do, but not externally.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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Big Narstie British entertainer

As an honest person who tried to help where he could. Nothing fancy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 January 2022 source ↗

Adjoa Andoh English actress

I don’t care if I’m not remembered.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 September 2021 source ↗

As someone who delivered a bold and reforming Labour government, as a great dad and a great friend.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

As someone with integrity.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2026 source ↗

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Rolling a quad bike.

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This morning, in a really great conversation with my dad.

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Know the things you are responsible for and the things you aren’t.

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Infinity. I can’t get my head round it.

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Question What do you believe happens when we die? Death & what remains

Disneyland x a million.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

Question When were you most embarrassed? Failure & regret

One of the first TV appearances that our band made in America, on the Craig Ferguson show. I forgot the lyrics to Little Lion Man and then broke two strings.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗

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