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With a wistful smile.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 August 2024 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.
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As somebody who was hardworking, kind and nice.
A net positive from my time on Earth.
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As a nice person, I hope.
Hayley Atwell
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That’s not my business.
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I don’t even voice them. Perhaps the books are my outlet here.
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