Neil Gaiman
Author of fiction, comics and screenplays
As someone who left the world slightly more interesting than he found it.
What would you like to be remembered for?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
Identity & self
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What is the worst job you have done?
Craft & work
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
Failure & regret
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Failure & regret
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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
Failure & regret
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What keeps you awake at night?
Daily life
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.
My epitaph says: 'We'll make this a comedy yet.' I've already planned it.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2008 source ↗
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Joss Stone
English singer, songwriter, and actress
As somebody who brought joy to people.
I’ve not always been great friend material. I’ve tried to get better at that, so to be remembered as reliable by a few would be great.
As fun and of help to others.
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A movie called The Return that was about cows from outer space.
I would not toy with people's affections as much.
Not doing more movies.
A review that said I had the charm of a hamster.
Worrying about my children.
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