Kelly Hoppen: What do you believe happens when we die? — FLAPSS

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What do you believe happens when we die?

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Kelly Hoppen

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I don’t know and I don’t really care, because I’ll be dead, so it won’t really matter.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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Charles Collingwood

When my mother died in my arms, I feel I witnessed her spirit leaving her body, so let’s just wait and see.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

I will let you know when I find out.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗

I think our kids take our stuff!

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

You reach a certain point in life and suddenly know a lot of dead people, and I’ve noticed you don’t stop getting to know people who are dead. Those relationships continue and I like that.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 May 2026 source ↗

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Question What disappointment has stayed with you longest? Failure & regret

I had an opportunity many years ago to move to America and be given a daytime TV show. The kids were quite young and I decided not to, but looking back I wish I had done it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What worries you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Nothing: I live in the now.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Fear of flying.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Living life to the full, not having regrets and not trying to plan your future too much. Just enjoy every minute.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question How would you describe what love feels like to you? Relationships

When my daughter and my stepdaughters were feeling unhappy, we used to pretend to unlock something in their heart and then pour golden liquid into them, and it always warmed them. For me, that’s what love feels like – a warm feeling inside.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

I can’t bear people who lie.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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