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What would you want written on your gravestone?

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David Macklovitch Musician and singer; one half of Chromeo
I'd have a quote from the French philosopher, Pascal. I know it in French so here's a loose translation of it in English: "When he gets arrogant you bring him down. When he gets down on himself you bring him up and you always contradict him until he understands that he is himself an incomprehensible monster." That isn't monster in the sense of the monsters in the 'Thriller' video though, it's a quote about the power of rhetoric and the ever-changing nature of man.
Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 1 December 2009 source ↗
James Lavelle Electronic musician, record label owner and curator
On a more cerebral level I'd like something like: 'Know thyself nothing in excess' – as hopefully I will have achieved that by then. And then on a more cheesy level, the lyrics to 'My Way'. I'd have two, just because I like packaging and always have to do different formats: a double grave stone, designed by Nathan Coley.
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 13 May 2010 source ↗
Serge Pizzorno Musician and songwriter; guitarist of Kasabian
'Abracadabra' – I just like it! Spike Milligan's was the best; 'I told you I was ill!'
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 6 July 2010 source ↗
Ricky Wilson Singer; frontman of Kaiser Chiefs
I can order sandwiches In over forty languages They sent us out in thunderstorms And sent me home in bandages
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 10 August 2012 source ↗

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