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As someone who didn’t waste a minute.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2017 source ↗
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How would you want people to remember you?Originally asked
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A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan
English snooker player
As someone that loved what they did, embraced it wholeheartedly and never quit.
Paul O'Grady
British comedian, actor and television presenter
I don’t care, because I won’t be here.
As someone who loved the ideals of American democracy and made my small contribution to it.
Meera Syal
British writer and actress
Often, with laughter.
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The birth of my daughter.
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The fact that at least 300,000 women die every year from pregnancy and childbirth-related issues that are largely preventable.
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