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As not having been tiresome.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 May 2016 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.
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Val McDermid
Scottish crime novel writer
I would like to be remembered for the quality of my work by people who don’t know me; and by the people who know me I’d like to be remembered for being good company.
Simone Biles
United States artistic gymnast
As a confident, inspirational and very bubbly person.
As somebody who loved people, was always curious, a loyal friend, a mother, wife, always positive and authentic.
Craig David
British singer
As someone who brought people together through music.
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