Edith Bowman
Scottish radio DJ and television presenter
As a nice person who always put others before myself. I’d also like my own posthumous tartan.
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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.
As a little bit naughty and a lot nice.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 March 2008 source ↗
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Neil Gaiman
Author of fiction, comics and screenplays
As someone who left the world slightly more interesting than he found it.
As someone who cared boldly about people, stood firmly for what he believed in and lifted others when they needed help.
Omid Djalili
British stand-up comedian and actor
As a well-balanced and functioning thin man.
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