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As a funny guy who surprised you once in a while.
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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 an optimist.
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For making a difference.
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As not having been tiresome.
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Still to come, I think.
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