Ray Mears
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For being genuine.
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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.
As having done my best.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 March 2018 source ↗
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I’d rather be enjoyed while I am still here.
As a decent human being.
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