My epitaph says: 'We'll make this a comedy yet.' I've already planned it.
What would you like to be remembered for?
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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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As not having been tiresome.
With a blue plaque.
For being genuine.
As a citizen, a person involved in my community.
Preferably not as the guy who played Gollum.
As a guy who had fun.
As a nice person, I hope.
Often, with laughter.
As a dad who was OK.
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.
As someone who cared about others.
As an accomplished dancer and tennis player, because I do neither, so my loved ones would be very confused.
As a good father.
As a loving father.
As a wonderful husband and a great father, and somebody who inspired others to pursue their own dreams, like Fred Astaire inspired me.
Funny and generous.
As someone who gave it a go.
As Naughty Grandma – you know, the one who is always causing mischief at Christmas.
As devastatingly talented, gorgeous and wise, but I’m not betting on it.
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