If you could live the life of a famous person, who would you choose?

[meingott]

I was thinking about this last night and I think I would choose Kate Moss. I know she has had some turbulent times in her life but she also seems to have had so much fun and amazing experiences, let alone the riches and a seemingly sweet and beautiful child. She also seems like a very nice and well rounded person in all the interviews I've seen of her recently. Plus she has great taste!

Kate moss too! I was just thinking that when she was at the JD trial. All the fun, crazy stuff I did in my teens/early 20’s she just carried on doing them and to a much higher level. I imagine she’s had such a fun, interesting life, plus she’s gorgeous, seems very cool, has a child etc

The Queen - or one of her family. Never worry about getting a job or buying a home, never have to worry about kids education, doing the housework, accessing healthcare. Never having to deal with travel problems, or getting good seats at the theatre. Never have to worry about what to wear................I'd just spend my time dispersing my ridiculous unearned wealth to institutions that can help the majority and tell my children they needed to get meaningful jobs and support themselves.

David Beckham so I could see his Willie any time I wanted

J K Rowling, Lucy Worsley, Nadiya Hussain, Dolly Parton

The banker, Jamie diamond.

It would be like the X-Files episode where you switch bodies

It would have to be a singer/song writer. Someone who really knows their way round a piano. Maybe Christine McVie.

Harry Styles. I’d rather be his mum or close friend, but if not that, then him.

Agree + her husband .. umm maybe mega rich but seems boring ..

Emily Wilding Davison. To be a woman who misbehaves by early 20th century standards, hides in a House of Commons cupboard to get counted in their census (and again at her home address because it was assumed she was there) to her militant direct action protests, and then unfortunately dying after being trampled by the King's horse at the derby...Her martyrdom led to suffrage being awarded to (some) women, then all women a few years later.

Stanley Tucci or Nigella. Have had similar levels of terrible personal stuff and also good food with friends is everything.

Whilst having your life's itinerary dictated to you until you die. Yeah I'd rather not have the "unearned millions" than have to attend a ribbon cutting and hand-shaking event everyday.

Same!

I am baffled with the hype about Kate Moss.

Oh I read her book about living a simple life. She really does seem to have a wonderful life.

Is it not universally acknowledged that she was a bit of a shit mum though? Although I'm not a great one either and I don't have the excuse of being busy as a reigning monarch and head of state so I probably shouldn't judge!

Geena Davis is so smart and accomplished and has really tried to change things in her industry.

Goldie Hawn's life looks pretty good too. Good career and stable family life.

Now that makes so much more sense than Geri Horner!

Goldie hawn’s daughters life looks pretty good too! (Have forgotten her name 🙈)

Me too.

I have meaningful work and the satisfaction of having supported myself financially throughout my life. Those things are hard to beat.

Yes I'll sacrifice the white trousers and the Spice Girls millions and go with Suzi

I too am baffled by the hype re Kate Moss on here.
But I was always baffled by the hype re Kate Moss, Supermodel.
She's a nice looking girl.

Rihanna

This was Ursula LeGuin’s daily routine. Sounds pretty perfect to me.

fucketyfuckwit
Susie Wolff

Give me Toto as opposed to a cheating scumbag like Christian any day. Christian's parents didn't even attend their wedding due to his despicable behaviour towards his pregnant partner. Susie also has a lot more substance than Geri.

If female - Amanda Palmer - talented and gets to sleep with Neil Gaiman.

If male, Neil Gaiman - talented and gets to sleep with Amanda Palmer.

....except that all fell apart a year or two ago.

So I'll go with Alex Polizzi for a woman and Alex Turner for a bloke.