If you had only one day left to live, how would you spend it — and what would you deliberately avoid doing?
Recorded Omid Safi said elsewhere, not written here
The rest of that night is a feverish blur. I asked to talk to my mom; had a slice of chocolate cake; prayed. I remember waking up every few hours and seeing my mother praying by my bedside, then every nurse in the hospital, and then every cleaning staff member who loved my father for his kindness toward them throughout the years — all praying for me.

On Being column, 7 February 2018 source ↗

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Dave Navarro Guitarist and songwriter; member of Jane's Addiction
To be honest, if it was my last day on Earth doing any type of work would probably be the last thing on my mind. So I don’t think there would be any professional endeavours on the last day on Earth. But, I’ve been to the North Pole so you might as well throw in the South Pole. Gotta check out the South Pole.
Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 30 October 2009 source ↗
James Lavelle Electronic musician, record label owner and curator
I’d like to be dancing the night away, making love and listening to music. All done with the most amazing bag of weed you can possibly imagine so my last joint is perfect.
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 13 May 2010 source ↗
Gary Kemp Songwriter, musician and actor; guitarist of Spandau Ballet
There’s always a lyric to finish. They hang around, and I think it would be awful to go without tidying those up.
Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 28 January 2011 source ↗
Mr Scruff Record producer and DJ
I’m like a teenager in that I always leave a trail of stuff behind me, whether it’s empty teacups or records not put back in their sleeves – just stuff in piles everywhere that never gets dealt with. So I reckon I’d have a massive tidy-up. I’d do all the DIY stuff that I’ve been promising to do for the last couple of years – I’d put the shelf back up in the bedroom, fill the hole in the wall in the landing, and I might mow the lawn if the weather’s alright… Basically all the stuff that annoys my wife I’d deal with, so I can make sure my legacy wasn’t a load of mess and unfinished jobs. Oh, and I’d take some prawns out of the freezer as well.
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 19 May 2014 source ↗

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