I did once answer the question 'What would you say on your tombstone?' I know what I would say: 'Mario Cuomo, 1932 - dash,' and, 'He tried.' That's it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I did not want my tombstone to read, 'She kept a really clean house.' I think I'd like them to remember me by saying, 'She opened government to everyone.'
It will be written on my tombstone in very large letters, 'Here lies Hikaru Sulu,' and in very tiny letters, 'aka George Takei.' I don't protest the inevitable.
I know what I'm having 'em put on my tombstone: 'I have nothing more to say'.
Having 'Oscar winner' on your tombstone is a great thing.
I don't want a tombstone. You could carve on it 'She never actually wanted a tombstone.'
I phoned my grandparents and my grandfather said 'We saw your movie.' 'Which one?' I said. He shouted 'Betty, what was the name of that movie I didn't like?
I've finally gotten to a place where I can say, 'You know what? You didn't think I could do it, people.' But I did it.
I used to want the words 'She tried' on my tombstone. Now I want 'She did it.'
I want to be remembered like Pete Rose. 'Charlie Hustle.' I want people to say, 'Wherever he was, he was always giving it his all.'
I hope that on my tombstone it says 'Born 1933, died 2043.' I hope that's my legacy.