If you had only one day left to live, how would you spend it — and what would you deliberately avoid doing?
Recorded Omid Safi said elsewhere, not written here
The rest of that night is a feverish blur. I asked to talk to my mom; had a slice of chocolate cake; prayed. I remember waking up every few hours and seeing my mother praying by my bedside, then every nurse in the hospital, and then every cleaning staff member who loved my father for his kindness toward them throughout the years — all praying for me.

On Being column, 7 February 2018 source ↗

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Luke Pritchard Singer and guitarist of The Kooks
My last afternoon would be spent with my friends. Nothing spectacular, just good times. We’d maybe walk through Soho in London getting a little loaded and making it up as we go along. Some good rum and that’s all.
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 15 December 2011 source ↗
Rufus Wainwright Singer, songwriter and composer
I would probably want to cook a decent turkey. Whether it was my mother or my sister, growing up in a matriarchal family in America, they always cooked the best turkeys and kinda ruled my life that way, so I would like one crack at it. I’d put a turkey in the oven, and that would give me a good five hours to do some other stuff.
Recorded Clash, Last Day On Earth, 18 July 2011 source ↗
Brody Dalle Singer, songwriter and musician
This is so heavy. If I’m never going to see my kids and husband again, it’s to let them know how giantly, massively and crazily I love them. Every ounce of me loves them so deeply, it makes me cry.
Recorded Clash, Swan Song, 9 June 2014 source ↗
Marcio Kogan Architect; founder of Studio MK27
I would have my last meal in my office – since I spend most of my time there. But to cook I’d invite the Riviera’s Argentine chef Luciano “Lucho” Nardelli. My guests would be the architects who have worked closely with me: Pedro Ribeiro, Diana Radomysler, Suzana Glogowski and Renata Furlanetto; we’re working on a fantastic project in Barcelona.
Recorded Monocle issue 76, September 2014, last-meal series source ↗

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