Death & what remains

What would you like to be remembered for?

214 answers answered between 1995 and 2026 one of 5 in 73 Questions

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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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Cybill Shepherd American actress and former model
My epitaph says: 'We'll make this a comedy yet.' I've already planned it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2008 source ↗
Barack Obama 44th President of the United States, 2009–2017; United States Senator from Illinois 2005–2008
When I am on my deathbed, and I am thinking back on my life, I am absolutely certain that the thing I will be thinking about is holding my daughters' hands and taking them to the park. It will not be some speech I gave or some legislation that I passed. I am positive about that. And so if you keep that in mind, then you have to invest accordingly.
Recorded Ben Tiggelaar, Forward Thinking Leadership, Amsterdam, Ben Tiggelaar, 28 September 2018 source ↗
Ruth Jones Welsh actress, producer, and writer
As an accomplished dancer and tennis player, because I do neither, so my loved ones would be very confused.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 November 2018 source ↗
du Beke English dancer and TV presenter
As a wonderful husband and a great father, and somebody who inspired others to pursue their own dreams, like Fred Astaire inspired me.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2019 source ↗
Zoe Ball British TV and radio personality
As Naughty Grandma – you know, the one who is always causing mischief at Christmas.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 December 2020 source ↗

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