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As the woman who never died.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 March 2020 source ↗
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How would you want people to remember you?Originally asked
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Jason Derulo
American singer and songwriter
As one of the greatest entertainers.
Steve Jobs
Co-founder and chief executive of Apple; co-founder of NeXT; chief executive of Pixar
I think the work speaks for itself. I don't think that people have special responsibilities just because they've done something that other people like or don't like. I think the work speaks for itself. I think people could choose to do things if they want to but we're all going to be dead soon, that's my point of view. Somebody once told me, they said "Live each day as if it would be your last and one day you'll certainly be right." I do that. You never know when you're going to go but you are going to go pretty soon. If you're going to leave anything behind its going to be your kids, a few friends and your work. So that's what I tend to worry about.
Recorded
Daniel Morrow, Smithsonian Institution Oral and Video Histories, for the Computerworld Smithsonian Awards Program, 20 April 1995
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As someone with integrity.
Through rose-tinted spectacles.
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A never-ending hug.
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