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Just to be remembered at all would be enough.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 August 2018 source ↗
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How would you want people to remember you?Originally asked
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A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.
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