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Reasons To Be Cheerful, by Ian Dury.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 November 2013 source ↗
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What song would you want played at your funeral?Originally asked
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Patricia Hodge
English actress
One of my favourite songs is Being Alive, from Company by Stephen Sondheim, but it would hardly be appropriate.
Tom Kerridge
Chef and restaurateur
Pavarotti’s Nessun Dorma. I’m a big sports fan and Italia 90 was such a massive part of my life when I’d just turned 17. That tune just builds and builds. I can imagine a massive coffin disappearing down while he’s singing. What better way to go?
Sue Johnston
English actress
Do You Hear The People Sing? from Les Mis.
Griff Rhys Jones
British actor and comedian
No songs, please. Don’t make a fuss.
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