It’s probably a bit of an ask, but I’d like my latest book to stay in print. For ever.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 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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Fran Healy
Scottish musician
Having a few songs that outlive you is a nice way to be remembered.
Christy Turlington Burns
American model
As someone who didn’t waste a minute.
Sonny Rollins
Jazz tenor saxophonist and composer
I hope so, yes! The thing is that my spiritual leanings don’t accept what we would call life and death… We don’t believe in that. There is no end! There is no dying. We’re here forever! Even though your body turns to dust like everything else in this world, your soul is going to continue on. Even though I’m not able to perform music anymore, I’m still here as a human being, my soul will still be here when I’m gone — so every day I’m trying to be a good human being. And I guess whatever I accomplish in that sense will turn into the legacy of Sonny Rollins.
Simon Mayo
English radio presenter and author
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