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If you had only one day left, how would you spend it — and what would you deliberately avoid?

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Omid Safi Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Duke University
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.
Recorded On Being column, 7 February 2018 source ↗
Lionel Richie Singer, songwriter and record producer
The only thing left to achieve would be to just enjoy the fact that the ride was amazing, and probably say as many ‘I love you’s as I could. It would be a day of reflection for sure. But I wouldn’t want for more because I’ve had more than I could have ever imagined in the first place.
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 24 March 2009 source ↗
James Yorkston Folk musician, singer-songwriter and author
If the rain held off, I’d walk down to Lough Ine, stopping at the shrine to say a few words to Herself and rile a few fairies. I’d take a sloop out, do a few perimeters and have a chat with Labhrai Loinsigh. I’d maybe walk up furry mountain and take in the view.
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 29 January 2009 source ↗
Philip Oakey Singer and songwriter; frontman of the Human League
I would like to have read all the novels of Charles Dickens. My dad always said he was the best novelist in the English language, and I think I should work out if he was right or not. He usually was right about those things.
Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 26 April 2011 source ↗

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