Tony Ross
British writer of children's books
On The Good Ship Lollipop, by Shirley Temple.
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My wife says the Minute Waltz.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 August 2015 source ↗
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Ed O'Brien
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I sang in Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in a choir as a kid. The final movement, In Paradisum, is one of the most beautiful, seemingly simple pieces of music. So I’ll have that, please.
Recorded The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 31 May 2026 source ↗
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.
Recorded The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 28 November 2022 source ↗
Kelly Macdonald
Scottish actress
Joe Brown singing I'll See You In My Dreams.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 January 2014 source ↗
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