Francesca Martinez
British comedian
I don’t own a property. The carpet in our flat; it’s not fancy or anything.
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What song would you like played at your funeral?
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Billy Porter
American actor and singer
I bought my BMW in 2014 with cash, because I was bankrupt and had no credit. But I was in Kinky Boots, so I was finally making some money.
Art: a James McQueen piece that says, “It’s all shits and giggles until someone giggles and shits.” It’s in our bathroom.
Edward Fox
British actor
Probably a suit. If you buy a good suit, it lasts beyond your lifetime.
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The fact that I am still making music.
If I am still in the argument I’ve had in the day.
Sometimes it was disappointing not to have the fan base at home in the UK that we had elsewhere.
Funny and generous.
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