Vanessa Redgrave: What would you like to be remembered for?

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.

Recorded Vanessa Redgrave said elsewhere, not written here

Maybe a skilful bronze face somewhere. Or a small but helpful scholarship for a drama student or singer to study singing.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

Others on this question

Shirley Manson Scottish singer and songwriter; lead vocalist of Garbage

I don’t care if I am remembered or not.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 May 2022 source ↗

With dozens upon dozens of beautiful women weeping over my casket.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 June 2025 source ↗

Armistead Maupin American writer

As a kind man who told good stories.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 August 2019 source ↗

As a decent human being.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗

To lose my fourth baby.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

I would very, very much like to say sorry to my mother, for all the times I told her I hadn’t got the time to talk.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

In April 2015 I nearly died, as my heart was finding it too difficult to keep my smoke-destroyed lungs going.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

Is all happiness in the past? Well, the births of three children. And playing with children and grandchildren.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

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