Julia Stiles: What song would you like played at your funeral?

Originally asked

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Recorded Julia Stiles said elsewhere, not written here

When The Saints Go Marching In, by a New Orleans second line band.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2015 source ↗

Others on this question

Emeli Sandé British singer

Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder: it would leave everyone feeling good.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 January 2017 source ↗

Elaine Paige English singer and actress

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien. And my headstone should read: “Game, set and match.”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 September 2016 source ↗

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.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2017 source ↗

Gina McKee British actress

Ronald Binge’s Sailing By.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 January 2016 source ↗

I’d have been less precocious as a child (you grow up fast in New York). I’d have prolonged the naivety.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2015 source ↗

This morning when I woke up. I am generally happy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2015 source ↗

People I went to school with who have careers as doctors and teachers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2015 source ↗

On a plane. I become so sentimental on planes: I could be watching Bridesmaids and start crying.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2015 source ↗

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