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The greatest athlete we never knew we had.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗
The question
How would you want people to remember you?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.
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Jennifer Hudson
American singer and actress
As a human who feels and loves just like everyone else feels and loves.
As someone who delivered a bold and reforming Labour government, as a great dad and a great friend.
Nish Kumar
British stand-up comedian and presenter
As the man who never died.
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I once had to sit on a sleigh and pretend to be Bing Crosby for a corporate party. I had to mime to White Christmas over and over again.
Never save anything for best.
I did a corporate gig early in my career, and they opened the buffet in the middle of my set and everybody left.
The fear of nightmares.
On holiday in Spain with my family about 20 years ago. Sad, but true.
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