Suzanne Vega
American singer-songwriter
Something by Leonard Cohen, I haven’t figured out which song yet.
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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How close have you come to death?
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
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What would you like to be remembered for?
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Cortez The Killer, by Neil Young.
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Tony Robinson
British actor
Chopin's Romance – Larghetto.
Happy Day by Sarkodie. I’m half Ghanaian, and in Ghana funerals really are a celebration of life. You dance and sing; it’s just a completely different vibe to over here in the UK. I would hope at my funeral that everyone’s on their feet, having a good time.
Eve Myles
Welsh actress
Ring Of Fire by Johnny Cash.
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My parents: I’m sorry I didn’t spend more time with them.
When I was little, I took a bunch of pills out of the cabinet because I was bored, when I was supposed to be taking a nap. I had to have my stomach pumped.
I wouldn’t care so much what people thought.
Having a massage every week.
As a generous soul.
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