Sandi Toksvig
Danish and British broadcaster, comedian and writer
As having done my best.
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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.
As a loving father.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2019 source ↗
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Joss Stone
English singer, songwriter, and actress
As somebody who brought joy to people.
Cybill Shepherd
American actress and former model
My epitaph says: 'We'll make this a comedy yet.' I've already planned it.
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View profile →During my severe clinical depression in 2016. I was at Piccadilly station in Manchester and a train was coming.
Now. I am father to Albert, seven, and Esme, six. I’ve never experienced happiness as complete as caring for them.
To my children, because their mum and dad’s relationship failed, and I know that has caused them great sadness.
A little more spiritual enlightenment.
Hot Legs by Rod Stewart: I’m going to be cremated.
Falling off the stage in the third preview of Macbeth at the RSC.
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