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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Julia Ormond English actress

As having been loving and fun.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 March 2021 source ↗

Roger Allam English actor

Just remembered, really.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 June 2017 source ↗

Harlan Coben American author

With a wistful smile.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 August 2024 source ↗

Ann Dowd American actress

As a good person.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 January 2022 source ↗

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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 ↗

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 Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.

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 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 What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

A partner – finding her and enjoying the rest of our lives together. Hopefully it will happen one day.

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

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