British television and radio presenter
As someone who loved her family and friends, worked hard, got successful and had a lovely time in the process.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2023
Before thirty
Said by people who had not yet done most of what they are now known for. The thinnest band here, because an interviewer rarely asks a person these questions until after they are famous.
11 people · 178 answers
What would you like to be remembered for?
Originally asked
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.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
English artistic gymnast
I would like to be a legend in my sport, like Mo Farah and Chris Hoy.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2016
British fashion model
For persevering, and being a good role model.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2019
American rapper
Whichever way people perceive me, but hopefully something good-leaning or neutral.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2024
British athlete
Someone happy and cheeky who tried to change perceptions.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2018
United States artistic gymnast
As a confident, inspirational and very bubbly person.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2017
When were you happiest?
Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
United States artistic gymnast
The Olympics: all my dreams came true in one place.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2017
British fashion model
On a walking safari in the middle of the Kenyan bush. I had no phone, no mirror, nothing, and I was really happy because I had no distractions.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2019
American rapper
Maybe on tour when I was in Argentina. Yeah, or Brazil: oh my God, those people out there.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2024
American actress
Christmas 2007 – I got hair straighteners.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2014
English artistic gymnast
Standing on the podium in Rio: winning a gold medal for the pommel was 100% the pinnacle of my career.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2016
British tennis player
When I was a young girl in Sydney, I used to go running with my dad.
Recorded · The Guardian · 2018
If you could have a gigantic billboard anywhere, what would it say and why?
England international footballer
We know there are over 380,000 children across the UK today that have never owned a book, children that are in vulnerable environments. That has to change.
Recorded · Sky Sports · 2020
Education campaigner; co-founder of the Malala Fund; United Nations Messenger of Peace
Why is it that countries which we call strong are so powerful in creating wars but are so weak in bringing peace? Why is it that giving guns is so easy but giving books is so hard?
Recorded · The Nobel Foundation · 2014
South Africa international rugby union flanker and captain
To be remembered for all the things that you do and as someone who makes people smile, touches people's lives – that is what should wake you up every single morning.
Recorded · Red Bull · 2019
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