I’d like a manoeuvre called after me, in the way Heimlich has.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗
The question
How would you want people to remember you?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.
Others on this question
View all 213 →By my kindness.
Jess Phillips
British politician
As a broad who gave it a go.
I’ve not always been great friend material. I’ve tried to get better at that, so to be remembered as reliable by a few would be great.
Niamh Cusack
Irish actress
As good enough.
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View profile →Sharper knives.
My dog wanting to go out for a wee.
The day I had to stop playing football five years ago. I realised I couldn’t hack it any more.
People laughing at me, which is terrible for someone who makes a living out of making people laugh.
Lack of self-doubt.
I have become progressively happier as I’ve got older. It’s to do with not striving as much.
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