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Originally asked
Vogue, to one guest at a time, on camera, 73 Questions
A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I would just like to be remembered.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 February 2020 source ↗
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
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As an optimist.
Kathy Lette
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As a writer who championed women with grit and wit.
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As devastatingly talented, gorgeous and wise, but I’m not betting on it.
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Don’t Stop Believin’ [by Journey].
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Billy Connolly, who is a brilliantly funny man. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t adore him.
Like you have nothing to prove.
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