Katie Melua: 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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Katie Melua

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I am so curious. We had my son christened because there may be a god but, equally, my partner is a science teacher, so I am also completely open to the possibility that nothing happens.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗

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I don’t think we’re meant to know.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

We finally get to be with Jesus, face to face.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2026 source ↗

I think we go back into the earth.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2025 source ↗

Other people get sad.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2023 source ↗

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Question What would you most want to leave your children? Death & what remains

A healthy planet.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

I almost cried last night because of the lack of sleep.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗

Question If you could revise one chapter of your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

I would have partied a little bit harder in my 20s.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗

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

Living a fairytale.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

Knowing everyone I love is always going to be healthy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗

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

I get distracted by anything and everything, so all my projects finish just before the deadline. Sometimes, it’s a bit too tight.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2023 source ↗

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