Louis Walsh: 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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Louis Walsh

Irish music manager and television personality

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Crazy by Patsy Cline.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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Song Crazy · Patsy Cline

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Philippa Perry Psychotherapist and author

One written in 2057.

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

James Corden English actor and comedian

Goodbye Stranger by Supertramp.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2013 source ↗

Sam Neill New Zealand actor

I Will Remember You, by Sarah McLachlan. That’ll choke the bastards up if nothing else will.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2016 source ↗

Olivia Colman British actress

Summer Breeze, by the Isley Brothers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 May 2013 source ↗

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

I’m always happy. Ask Simon Cowell: he says if I had a tail, I’d wag it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question What disappointment has stayed with you longest? Failure & regret

America – there are too many Americans.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

I just wanted to work in music. I didn’t want a real job.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

The X Factor (wondering about song choices) and watching TV. I’m a night person, and don’t go to sleep until 3am or 4am.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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

I have a Maserati. I love pop art and I collect Warhol, Hirst and Hockney.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

More exercise. Maybe I should join a gym, but I’ve never been to one.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗

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