Ian Rankin
Scottish crime writer
Fondly and down the centuries. I think partly what drives writers to write is the yearning for immortality.
What would you like to be remembered for?
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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Failure & regret
Originally asked
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.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
She was a fun, silly girl who wrote positive songs that helped others – and she was a good mama.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 June 2024 source ↗
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Neil Gaiman
Author of fiction, comics and screenplays
As someone who left the world slightly more interesting than he found it.
As someone who added to a situation rather than took away from it.
Michael Flatley
American step dancer
I think any of us will be lucky to be remembered at all.
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My younger self for not believing in her.
My self-criticism.
Being mean online.
When I was 11, I went down a water slide and my bottoms didn’t go with me. Everyone saw my bare white butt.
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