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As a wonderful husband and a great father, and somebody who inspired others to pursue their own dreams, like Fred Astaire inspired me.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2019 source ↗
The question
How would you want people to remember you?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.
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Simone Biles
United States artistic gymnast
As a confident, inspirational and very bubbly person.
Val McDermid
Scottish crime novel writer
I would like to be remembered for the quality of my work by people who don’t know me; and by the people who know me I’d like to be remembered for being good company.
Adam Peaty
British swimmer; Olympic champion 2016 and 2021
As a great man.
By my kindness.
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When the babies were born, in March 2017.
I don’t know, because I spend like a man with three arms. I am always spending on clothes; I like to have things made.
Convincing my wife to marry me and have children with me.
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