Iris Apfel
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As the world’s oldest living teenager.
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Time & hindsight
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Which book are you ashamed not to have read?
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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.
As someone who was kind.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2025 source ↗
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Maya Jama
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As someone who loved her family and friends, worked hard, got successful and had a lovely time in the process.
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As a writer who championed women with grit and wit.
Meera Syal
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Often, with laughter.
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