Kind, thoughtful and gave damn good advice.
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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.
As a decent bloke.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 June 2024 source ↗
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As somebody who tried.
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As the woman who never died.
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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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