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I would like to be a legend in my sport, like Mo Farah and Chris Hoy.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 October 2016 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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As a little bit naughty and a lot nice.
Julia Ormond
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As having been loving and fun.
As a nice human being who gave a shit.
Ray Mears
British woodsman and TV presenter
For being genuine.
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