Philippa Perry: What would you like to be remembered for?

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.

Recorded Philippa Perry said elsewhere, not written here

It’s probably a bit of an ask, but I’d like my latest book to stay in print. For ever.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

Others on this question

By my friends and loved ones as someone who loved ferociously and always had their back.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 July 2025 source ↗

Melanie Blatt English singer

Just being remembered at all would be great.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2023 source ↗

Jo Nesbø Norwegian writer and musician

As a nice guy, but I’m not sure that is going to happen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2026 source ↗

Rory Kinnear English actor

As the father of Celtic’s all-time top goalscorer (that’s either of my kids).

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2017 source ↗

Everyone. In advance. Just in case.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

One written in 2057.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

I’m closer today than I was yesterday.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 June 2021 source ↗

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