As a good friend, somebody people could rely on, somebody who liked a bit of a laugh, and as a good mother.
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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.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 June 2017 source ↗
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For bringing positivity to people.
She was a fun, silly girl who wrote positive songs that helped others – and she was a good mama.
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