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Pure Shores by All Saints.
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Denise Lewis
Heptathlete and broadcaster
I’m living for ever, so I won’t be having one. But just in case, I can imagine My Way by Frank Sinatra belting out as I’m cremated or put in the ground.
Lesley Sharp
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Les Fleurs by Minnie Riperton.
Sofie Gråbøl
Danish actress
A song by Ellie Goulding – I am not telling you which one.
Alison Steadman
British actress
The Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana.
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