Angus Deayton
English actor, comedian, presenter and writer
With the correct pronunciation of my name.
What would you like to be remembered for?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
Identity & self
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When was the last time you changed your mind about something?
Change of mind
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What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Time & hindsight
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What does love feel like?
Relationships
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
Failure & regret
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What would you like to leave your children?
Death & what remains
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.
To have made people healthier and happier.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 December 2025 source ↗
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As the Queen of Rock’n’Roll. As a woman who showed other women that it is OK to strive for success on their own terms.
Human, evolving and faithful.
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Six months ago, I decided to move house. I got a skip, cleared everything out and then thought: “Why am I doing this?” So I remained, and I’m glad I did.
To be inquisitive.
Connection, warmth, somebody you can trust and, quite happily, say nothing to.
I wouldn’t because everything is connected with everything else.
That they were loved.
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