As a nice old man.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 June 2026 source ↗
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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 someone who tried to keep learning, and wanted to help.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2017 source ↗
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Matthew Modine
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As a kind person who cared for others.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 January 2023 source ↗
As someone who cared boldly about people, stood firmly for what he believed in and lifted others when they needed help.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗
Adjoa Andoh
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I don’t care if I’m not remembered.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 September 2021 source ↗
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Jump Around by House Of Pain, and Pull Up To The Bumper by Grace Jones: stuff people could dance to.
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I bought all my siblings signet rings and pendants with my family crest on. There are a lot of us.
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Have you seen my documentaries?
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How little confidence I had in my late teens and early 20s.
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