John Prescott
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
As an aggressive bugger.
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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 a nice human being who gave a shit.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗
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She was a fun, silly girl who wrote positive songs that helped others – and she was a good mama.
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Kind, fun and that I cared.
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I am a massive people-pleaser and it brings me nothing but trouble.
The Mona Lisa – I preferred the frame.
Now. Five years ago, I started looking after myself a bit more, emotionally and spiritually, and it’s paid dividends.
When my kids ask, “What happens when we die?” I say, “Do you remember the place you were in before you were born? I think we go back there.”
I’ve pooed myself a couple of times.
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