What would you want written on your gravestone?

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Norman Schwarzkopf United States Army general; commander of coalition forces in the 1991 Gulf War

He loved his family, and he loved his troops, and they loved him — period.

Recorded Academy of Achievement interview, Las Vegas, Nevada, 26 June 1992 source ↗

Jean-Jacques Burnel Bass guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the Stranglers

'Shit, I missed that bend!'

Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 15 March 2010 source ↗

Gary Kemp Songwriter, musician and actor; guitarist of Spandau Ballet

This has got a double meaning: 'Sorry I'm late'.

Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 28 January 2011 source ↗

Philip Oakey Singer and songwriter; frontman of the Human League

'Citizen. One of 6.5 billion.'

Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 26 April 2011 source ↗

Elizabeth McGovern American actress and musician

My daughter and I saw a tombstone the other day. All it had on it was, "She was a real character." We laughed and laughed. That'll be me.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 September 2014 source ↗

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