GJ
As a charming, helpful, solicitous, generous, loving, carefree and constantly funny companion, lover and father. Some hope of that.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 December 2017 source ↗
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How would you want people to remember you?Originally asked
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A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.
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As someone who added to a situation rather than took away from it.
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As a force for good and a champion of the underdog.
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The next morning. It rarely turns out as bad as I think it’s going to be.
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Sorry, I’m British and middle class, so I’ve already apologised to virtually everybody I have ever met.
No songs, please. Don’t make a fuss.
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