John Waters
American filmmaker
As a funny guy who surprised you once in a while.
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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.
Someone happy and cheeky who tried to change perceptions.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗
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Kim Gordon
American musician and artist
As a generous soul.
For bringing positivity to people.
Belinda Carlisle
American singer
As a singer who did everything her way, no compromise.
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I welled up a little when I was voted off Strictly.
Wanting to share everything.
When I was five and the doctors walked in and said to my mum: “I am not sure if you will be taking him home.”
I try not to have disappointments, because a lot of the bad things that happen in life teach you things.
David Beckham. He was my idol growing up and I met him in 2000, just before the England game against Romania.
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