Justin Hawkins: What do you believe happens when we die? — FLAPSS

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What do you believe happens when we die?

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JH

Justin Hawkins

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Massive DMT release, your perception of time dilates, you realise you can fly, then it all goes black, and you start again, only this time … you’re a slug.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗

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We go back from whence we came.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

I don’t know and I don’t really care – I’ll be dead.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2024 source ↗

I have lots of beliefs about that, but that will have to wait for another interview.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 August 2023 source ↗

Layton Williams

I really hope there is a big pearly gate.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2024 source ↗

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OCD medication.

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Cockroach stamper at a dried-flower factory.

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Intrusive thoughts and caffeine.

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The best way to spend time is to waste it.

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Question What disappointment has stayed with you longest? Failure & regret

The main courses are never as tasty as starters. But enough about my sex life.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2025 source ↗

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