I am so curious. We had my son christened because there may be a god but, equally, my partner is a science teacher, so I am also completely open to the possibility that nothing happens.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I think we’re definitely gone, but I do think people leave traces everywhere from what they did in life, and live on and continue to make an impact through the ripple effect of that.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 May 2026 source ↗
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View all 51 →We watch over those we love.
Being alive on Earth is challenging and I like to believe that whatever happens after is filled with peace and ease.
When my mother died in my arms, I feel I witnessed her spirit leaving her body, so let’s just wait and see.
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View profile →Pigeons. One got stuck in my flat once for quite a long time and it really changed how I feel about them.
Catastrophising.
Everything’s temporary, and how to make aioli.
Like nothing’s a problem.
Accidentally walking on to set naked for a scene where I wasn’t actually supposed to be naked.
I’d be happier being myself younger.
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