Eddie Izzard
British comedian and actress
With a blue plaque.
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What song would you like played at your funeral?
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.
For persevering, and being a good role model.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2019 source ↗
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Ray Mears
British woodsman and TV presenter
For being genuine.
Julia Ormond
English actress
As having been loving and fun.
Paul O'Grady
British comedian, actor and television presenter
I don’t care, because I won’t be here.
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The whole of The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill.
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