If you had only one day left to live, how would you spend it — and what would you deliberately avoid doing?
Recorded Omid Safi said elsewhere, not written here
The rest of that night is a feverish blur. I asked to talk to my mom; had a slice of chocolate cake; prayed. I remember waking up every few hours and seeing my mother praying by my bedside, then every nurse in the hospital, and then every cleaning staff member who loved my father for his kindness toward them throughout the years — all praying for me.

On Being column, 7 February 2018 source ↗

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David Macklovitch Musician and singer; one half of Chromeo
I would go and record a bunch of stuff. I would just go and record every single idea that I have in my head and have Pat (Gemayel, bandmate) finish them, giving him very strict guidelines, which is what I do anyway. This is so we can have a couple of albums out after I’ve passed away, Tupac style.
Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 1 December 2009 source ↗
Jake Shears Singer and songwriter; co-lead vocalist of Scissor Sisters
It would definitely involve lots of sex. I would spend the afternoon having some crazy passionate declarative sex with my husband.
Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 29 June 2012 source ↗
Tyler Perry Filmmaker, actor and playwright
I would stop working out right away. I wouldn’t lift another weight, I wouldn’t run another mile. I would sit on my ass and eat as many cookies as I could find.
Recorded Catherine Shoard, Don't Look Up press questionnaire, The Guardian, 9 December 2021 source ↗
Serge Pizzorno Musician and songwriter; guitarist of Kasabian
I’d sit and listen to albums end to end. I’d listen ‘S. F. Sorrow’ by The Pretty Things, then ‘Endtroducing’ by DJ Shadow. Just before I die, the last thing I’d listen to would be ‘Come On Eileen’ by Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Imagine dancing to that and dying right at the end of it. My missus would film it and it would be on YouTube. I’d still be warm and people will be watching it.
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 6 July 2010 source ↗

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