Su Pollard: 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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Su Pollard

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We drift off to a beautiful place where we live a better, fuller life than what we’ve left.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

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I think we live on in people’s memories until those memories go.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 October 2025 source ↗

I think our kids take our stuff!

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

I have lots of beliefs about that, but that will have to wait for another interview.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Hopefully we have life in the minds and hearts of the people we interacted with.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

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

I don’t say that I’m perfect but there’s nothing that I deplore.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

A hand-painted beaded dress from New York. It weighs about 16lb and cost me £4,000, 30 years ago.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

Getting my full Equity card as a professional performer.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

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

Kind, fun and professional.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

People who aren’t kind enough.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

Like you’ve got no other thought in your head.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

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