Simon Bird: What song would you like played at your funeral?

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Recorded Simon Bird said elsewhere, not written here

Candle In The Wind.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

Others on this question

John Bishop English comedian and actor

If I Can Dream, by Elvis Presley.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

Marc Quinn British painter and sculptor

The Doobie Brothers – I Cheat The Hangman.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2014 source ↗

Peter Capaldi Actor and director

Johnny Cash’s version of Danny Boy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 June 2021 source ↗

Dan Stevens English actor

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2017 source ↗

My sister's wedding. Probably a bit of grit in my eye or something. Let's not make a big deal out of it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

Just crippling existential dread.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2014 source ↗

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