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Ruth Jones
Welsh actress, producer, and writer
Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West).
Harriet Walter
English actress
I went to a funeral where they played Cheek To Cheek: Fred Astaire singing “Heaven. I’m in heaven… ” Everyone smiled. I’d like that.
David Baddiel
Comedian and writer
My daughter Dolly singing Your Song by Elton John when she was 11. I was filming and the filming is pathetic because you can tell I’m just wobbling with tears. I want everyone to cry at my funeral, including my daughter.
Craig Revel Horwood
Australian-British choreographer and director
Dancing Queen, by Abba.
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