Sandi Toksvig
Danish and British broadcaster, comedian and writer
As having done my best.
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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.
I’d like a manoeuvre called after me, in the way Heimlich has.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗
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Melanie Blatt
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Just being remembered at all would be great.
Max Whitlock
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I would like to be a legend in my sport, like Mo Farah and Chris Hoy.
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View profile →I have become progressively happier as I’ve got older. It’s to do with not striving as much.
Lack of self-doubt.
People laughing at me, which is terrible for someone who makes a living out of making people laugh.
Sharper knives.
The day I had to stop playing football five years ago. I realised I couldn’t hack it any more.
My dog wanting to go out for a wee.
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