Billy Crudup: 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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Billy Crudup

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Hopefully we have life in the minds and hearts of the people we interacted with.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

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Our friends are sad and miss us for a bit but, hopefully, they find other people at the party.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 January 2024 source ↗

I don’t think we’re meant to know.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2023 source ↗

I have never been able to become an atheist and, even though I know it is completely irrational and cannot be backed up, I think when I die I’m going to glory.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 March 2026 source ↗

I think we become stars.

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

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A strong sense of being loved and a hopefulness for their life ahead.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

Question Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? Money & investment

An education for my child.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

Things I wish I’d done better that day.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

If people would just follow my rules about how they get around the city.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

Question What most recently moved you to tears? Identity & self

Yesterday because I was being paid to do it on stage.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

Question What accomplishment matters most to you? Craft & work

Being a parent.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

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