Julian Lennon: How would you want people to remember you? — FLAPSS

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How would you want people to remember you?

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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.

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Julian Lennon

English musician, photographer, and philanthropist

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

For being one of the good guys.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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Billy Ocean British singer

As somebody who tried.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 August 2016 source ↗

I tried my best.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 October 2025 source ↗

Cynthia Nixon American actress and politician

As a citizen, a person involved in my community.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 April 2017 source ↗

Kim Gordon American musician and artist

As a generous soul.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 March 2020 source ↗

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Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

Anyone who promotes peace.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Fear, anxiety and panic attacks.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

A steam train driver.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

I was a waiter with my old friend Justin Clayton; we would sneak in too many drinks and were fired after spilling soup too many times on customers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Ghosting, where you are mid-conversation with someone and they disappear off the face of the planet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

A bee in my bonnet – whether that’s a song in my head or a person I’m thinking about.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

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