Gino D'Acampo: How would you want people to remember you? — FLAPSS

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How would you want people to remember you?

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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.

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Gino D'Acampo

Italian-British celebrity chef and media personality

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

As a nice and fair guy who helped bring authentic Italian cooking to the UK.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

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Sadiq Khan Mayor of London since 2016

As a mayor who made London better for all Londoners, and as a good husband and dad.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 September 2016 source ↗

Adam Peaty British swimmer; Olympic champion 2016 and 2021

As a great man.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

Michelle Visage

By my kindness.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2024 source ↗

Angus Deayton English actor, comedian, presenter and writer

With the correct pronunciation of my name.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 August 2016 source ↗

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Question If you could revise one chapter of your past, what would you change? Failure & regret

I would have spent more time with my parents. I did see them often, but you don’t realise how much you’ll miss someone or something until it’s gone.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Minimum effort, maximum satisfaction. That’s the way everyone should live.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

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

I wanted to be a footballer at first, like any other Neapolitan kid.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Overcooking pasta for my Italian family in Napoli – they would kill me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

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

I am always very happy in Sardinia with my family; I spend at least six months of the year there. Six months working and six months relaxing – I think that is a great balance.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

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

That Italy didn’t qualify for the World Cup this year.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 December 2022 source ↗

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