David Arquette: What song would you want played at your funeral? — FLAPSS

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What song would you want played at your funeral?

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David Arquette

American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler

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David Bowie’s Life On Mars.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 January 2021 source ↗

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Robert Carlyle Scottish actor

Something by Nick Drake.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 February 2008 source ↗

Jerry Hall American model and actress

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, by Edith Piaf.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2014 source ↗

Lorraine Pascale British model and cook

Desafinado, by Julie London.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 January 2014 source ↗

Tracey Ullman British and American actress

The End by the Beatles.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 March 2017 source ↗

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When I was young, selling maps to stars’ homes in Hollywood, somebody flashed their wiener at me. It was traumatising.

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

With time and experience you figure stuff out, so I am happiest right now.

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Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

My daughter, Coco, because divorce is so difficult.

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Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

This morning: I lost a couple of friends recently and it’s been tough.

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Question How close have you come to dying? Death & what remains

I got stabbed in the neck with a light tube during a wrestling “death match” two years ago. It was scary. I thought I was dying: your life does flash before your eyes.

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

I collect old costumes: I have one of Johnny Cash’s, and Liberace’s shoes.

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