For persevering, and being a good role model.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2019 source ↗
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A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.
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Ivan Lendl
Czech and American tennis player
As a guy who had fun.
James Norton
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With smile lines.
Nish Kumar
British stand-up comedian and presenter
As the man who never died.
Jonnie Peacock
British athlete
Someone happy and cheeky who tried to change perceptions.
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They are already things I work on: routine and less sugar.
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