Philippa Perry: What song would you want played at your funeral?

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Philippa Perry

Psychotherapist and author

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

One written in 2057.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

Others on this question

David Guetta French DJ

I Gotta Feeling.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2017 source ↗

Sue Johnston English actress

Do You Hear The People Sing? from Les Mis.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 January 2013 source ↗

Kevin Pietersen English cricketer

We Weren’t Born To Follow by Bon Jovi.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2019 source ↗

Mike Skinner English rapper

I'd like to write my funeral song.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

It’s probably a bit of an ask, but I’d like my latest book to stay in print. For ever.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

I’m closer today than I was yesterday.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

Everyone. In advance. Just in case.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

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