Anna Paquin
New Zealand actress
I don’t have a favourite song, but I will definitely give it some thought, so no one’s arguing about it when I die.
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The psalm would be the 23rd. I’ll have to think about the song.
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Clara Amfo
Broadcaster
Run to the Sun by NERD. I’ve always loved that song. People always think that Pharrell [Williams] wrote it about a lover but it was about his grandmother, who passed away. My brother was a massive NERD fan – he got me into them and there’s something so pure and loving about that song. I want my funeral to be a joyous occasion, I want people to rave and to wear bright colours. But for the moment of reflection, I want that song.
Stuart Broad
English former cricketer and commentator
Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Ronnie Wood
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The Resurrection Shuffle.
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I wouldn’t have done the naked centrefold in Cosmopolitan magazine in 1972.
He gave people laughter.
When I was under contract to Universal Pictures in 1959, just before I got my role on Riverboat.
My son Quinton. He’s working behind the scenes in the picture biz and he’s done it all on his own.
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